Location: Dickenson County, Virginia. An elevation of 3,144 feet above sea level, you'll find the 100-yard walk from the parking lot and the 183 stair steps to reach the top to be well worth the trek. Just bring along some bottled water and don't forget your camera. Sitting on a rock outcrop at the highest summit of Pine Mountain, the view from up there can allow one to see Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and...
Wild Buchanan is home to some of the most breathtaking sunrises and sunsets you will find anywhere. We also have a large variety of wildlife, florals and birds! Among the wildlife are herds of Elk. The elk population was restored starting in 2010 when the reintroduction of elk into Buchanan County started after an almost 100-year absence. Elk were historically found throughout eastern North America, but habitat loss and unregulated hunting caused elk to become virtually extinct within...
A partially shaded, paved, and lighted path makes this park an excellent place to walk by the river and feed the ducks. Benches and picnic tables are also provided as well as a complete Disc Golf course. This park, located on Spring Street across from the Glencoe Cemetery, is open 24 hours a day year-round. Land for this park was donated by the Fraley family in honor of Arnold K. Fraley, a prominent Big Stone...
Challenging four mile run or pleasant excursion to Little Stone Mountain located in the Jefferson National Forest. Little Stone runs along the northern side of the Powell Valley with peak elevation of 3934' and provides the backdrop for the town of Big Stone Gap. The Powell Valley begins between Powell Mountain and Little Stone Mountain where the waters of the Powell River flows down from these rugged Wise County Mountains.Appalachia Loop Trail offers panoramic views...
If you’re visiting Wise County and want to venture through the beautiful Jefferson National Forest, then the Appalachian Wonders Loop is a great place to start. Located within the Cumberland Plateau, this trail is home to 24 species of breeding warblers, 4 species of thrushes, a diverse selection of flora, salamanders, insects, and mammals, including foxes and black bears. This loop will also lead you to discover our rich cultural history and outdoor recreation.There are...
Nestled in wooded hills, Archery Range Park features a junior Olympic-sized pool and training pool. As well as public swimming, the pool offers programs such as children’s and adult swimming lessons, aquasize (water aerobics), and private pool party rentals. The facility is open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day....
Tazewell County is home of the “famed” Back of the Dragon”, Virginia’s only designated motorcycle route and the premier riding road on the East Coast boosting thirty-two miles and over three hundred curves. Ideal for sports cars or motorcycles, road crosses three mountain ranges and offers knee dragging fun, switchbacks, slaloms, hairpins, limited access and spectacular views. ...
The Commonwealths of Kentucky & Virginia share a rugged mountainous border of jagged peaks rising over 4135 feet into the horizon. Pine and Black Mountains create this phenomenal land mass through the Heart of Appalachia region and is where our Appalachian Backroads got its start enticing you to experience the curvy back roads that form these unique travel routes. With 14 vetted routes, a total of over 1500 miles, you will traverse through valley and peak;...
Originating in the coastal plain swamp in Prince George County, the Blackwater River flows by the border of the City of Franklin to give local and visitors multiple options for recreation. The Blackwater boasts some gorgeous float trips through ancient tree lined wetlands. On any one trip, you can see whitetail deer, numerous waterfowl, raccoons, squirrels and many unique reptile and amphibian species, not to mention a healthy fish population swimming under the water’s surface....
The 9-acre Buchanan Park features a softball field and soccer field and two tennis courts. The park complements additional recreational facilities located on the adjacent Buchanan Elementary School grounds that include two ball diamonds, a soccer field, a picnic shelter, concessions, restrooms, and two children’s playgrounds....