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01 Dec

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Known as “Vanderbilt’s First Choice” and “God’s Thumbprint,” beautiful Burke’s Garden is Virginia’s highest valley, and its largest rural historic district.  This bowl shaped valley carved out of the top of a mountain offers the most breathtaking scenery, with fertile farmland, abundant wildlife, rare bird watching, peaceful biking and adventurous hiking on the Appalachian Trail.  Enjoy a traditional Amish meal at Mattie's Place or the Burke's Garden General Store, enjoy traditional and contemporary Appalachian art at...

25 Oct

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Looking for a REAL adventure? Hit the trails with our Ride-A-Rescue Equine Experience! Let our experienced staff take you on a guided horseback tour with breathtaking views of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountain countryside, making an equine adventure that is great for adults and children alike! Trail rides are available for 1, 2, and 3 hour lengths at a time through wooded trails, creek crossings and open pastures that all wind down to the New...

25 Oct

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These trails are moderately easy trails through the Mountain Lake Wilderness as both trails lead to scenic overlooks with elevations from 3100- 3800 feet. Some of this trail follows the Appalachian Trail eastward. The Wind Rock Overlook offers sweeping views of Rocky Mountains (3300′), Fork Mountain (3645′) and Peter’s Mountain (4000′)....

25 Oct

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There are many unique and interesting things to see along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Carroll County. Aside from overlooks and historic and scenic waysides, are geological aspects of the landscape. The Volunteer Gap location along the parkway presents the visitor with an interesting panorama of a "mountain gap." One usually associates a mountain with a narrow pass through the mountains. Here in the Blue Ridge Plateau region, a gap is a somewhat large bowl...

25 Oct

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Located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail is a 68-mile trail between Elk Garden and VA Rt. 94. It features mountainous terrain, valley views and valley crossings. The trail includes parking and primitive camping for those who trailer horses....

25 Oct

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The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 34 mile multiple-use trail rail trail in Southwest Virginia (SWVA).  The trail runs from The Abingdon through Damascus to Whitetop, Va, near the North Carolina state line -through National Forest and crosses numerous trestles.Damascus is the most popular point to enter the Virginia Creeper Trail.  Ample parking and amenities are available throughout this lovely small town.  Most folks desire to ride the downhill section of the Va Creeper.  Damascus...

25 Oct

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The Virginia Creeper Trail Club is a private nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to maintain, promote and preserve the Virginia Creeper Trail corridor and to help develop and conduct public education programs regarding the scenic and natural qualities of the Virginia Creeper Trail.Virginia's finest rail-trail, the Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail, occupies the bed of what was once a rugged mountain railroad between Abingdon and the Virginia-North Carolina border about a mile east of Whitetop...

25 Oct

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Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Shop and Shuttle Service is a full-service bike rental and shuttle service operator conveniently located near the head of the Virginia Creeper Trail. Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Shop and Shuttle Service is family-owned and operated with over 18 years of experience of providing bicycle rentals and shuttle service for the Virginia Creeper Trail. They offer daily shuttle service and bicycle rentals so you can enjoy the trail. Virginia Creeper Trail Bike...

25 Oct

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Nestled within the heart of the Blue Ridge Plateau, Carroll County boasts an ideal setting for fishing within many of its mountain streams. Seasoned fishermen will attest to the vibrant quality of trout that can be hooked within Carroll County.Key streams include: CROOKED CREEK (brown, rainbow, and brook trout); STEWARTS CREEK (brook trout); LITTLE REED ISLAND CREEK (rainbow and brown trout); Paul's Creek (brook trout); LOVILL'S CREEK (rainbow trout); and LAUREL FORK (brook trout).Many of...

25 Oct

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The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 34-mile rail-trail that is considered one of the best bike trails in the nation. From Abingdon to Alvarado the trail crosses rolling farmland, and then slowly changes to a high mountain trail between Damascus, VA and Whitetop Station, inside Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.The most popular activity on the trail is a pleasant, 17-mile bike ride from Whitetop Station to Damascus. With a 5% downhill grade most of the...