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25 Oct

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Virginia's New River offers excellent opportunities for the avid canoeing fan. Nearly seven miles of the New River passes through northwest Carroll County. The scenery of the river is spectacular and flows alongside the New River Trail State Park.According to the Galax-Grayson-Carroll Visitor's Guide, this stretch of river starts with: "Launch at the public landing in the Fries Town park/New River Trail State Park (from Main Street, pass the fire hall on your right and...

25 Oct

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FeeldTrips Outdoors was founded in 2011 by two local, southwest Virginia natives that shared an enthusiasm for the outdoor opportunities that we are gracefully blessed with in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains.  Their premier outdoor guiding service offers a professional, safe and family-friendly atmosphere with unique outdoor options for customers. Create Your Own Adventure is an experience that allows patrons the option to choose or create their guided trip with activities they want to experience. ...

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Those seeking the outdoors will enjoy the tranquility of the 5,321 acres of Fairystone Farms Wildlife Management Area. 460 acres are located in northwestern Henry County. Area is nestled in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge and features steep slopes and small areas of bottom land. The woodlands on the area are predominantly a mix of oak, hickory and pine. Beech and poplar grow in the narrow valleys.Hunting opportunities expanded by cooperative agreements with...

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This 172 acre natural area is on the north side of a mountain range near Fred Clifton Park in Patrick County, VA.Although a private preserve, it is open to the public by permission as a day use facility for hiking a loop trail from the top of the ridge to a waterfall at the base of the mountain. Evidence of a pioneer mountain home is along the way. Hiking to the ridge-top provides a scenic view...

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40 ft. width with a 12 ft. drop into a single whirlpool. It’s an easy hike for those who are less eager to venture far off the beaten path. From the community of White Gate on hwy. 42, just off Rt. 100 from Pearisburg, it’s a short jaunt of a little over 10 miles. You will take SR-606 to SR-671 and soon see a sign and pull-off on your right for the falls.The ledges on...

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The Devil's Den Nature Preserve is a unique 250 acre tract containing an abundance of cultural and natural resources. The preserve is situated on the eastern edge of the Blue Ridge Escarpment overlooking the North Carolina Piedmont. Several trails cross the property, including one that follows the former road bed of the Good Spur Road - a historic route in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Robert S. Harris Farmstead, a 1880s...

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Discover Mother Nature at her best at this 1800 acre forested recreation area. Hiking trails abound, offering hikers a variety of terrain that ranges from easy to moderate difficulty. Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation's "Kids in Parks" Track Trails area located within this recreation area. TRACK Trails are designed to help kids explore nature through the use of four self guided brochures. TRACK Trail Adventures can be picked up a the trailhead or downloaded from the...

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Located at 227 Douglas Drive 5n downtown Damascus, our Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service shop is right on US58, The Crooked Road (Virginia's Heritage Music Trail), with the Virginia Creeper Trail running along the back side of the parking lot. You can ride right out of the parking lot onto the Creeper Trail to ride the flat to rolling terrain of the Abingdon end of the trail, or we will take...

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This trail starts in Crawfish Valley, crosses Bear Creek and climbs to the top of Brushy Mountain. It follows the ridge line of Brushy Mountain along the Tennessee Valley along the Tennessee Valley Divide for about 4 miles until it descends through Channel Rock Hollow.  Terrain varies from the creek bottom land to the dry ridges, stream crossing, some uphill climbs with numerous ups and down hill walking.  10.2 miles of trail total.  About 3.5...

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A portion of the Catawba Road is designated a scenic byway. This road passes through pastoral landscapes, including historic buildings, mills, a tanyard, a brick kiln, 19th century churches and an early 20th century school. The Catawba Road is also part of the TransAmerica Bikeway....