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

New River Outdoor Co. provides canoe, kayak, & raft rentals on the New River, cabin rentals at Walker Creek Retreat, & guided New River fishing trips for trophy smallmouth bass & musky. Located on US-460 in Pembroke, VA. NROC has outfitted trips on the New River since 2003 and takes pride in its high-quality equipment and knowledgeable, friendly staff. A fun day on the river is a safe one! At NROC, your safety is always...

Giles County boasts 37 miles of the majestic New River where it’s depth ranges from a very few inches to a maximum of one hundred feet at the at the base of the towering Palisade Cliffs in Eggleston. River goers can enjoy fishing, rafting, floating, boating, and swimming on the New River Water Trail. Find easy access at public boat landings and private campgrounds, enjoy the water, then stay riverside at a campground or visit...

The Narrows Town Park, or “The Boom”, is located on five acres situated between Wolf Creek and Park Drive in Narrows.  Many of the locals call the park “The Boom” because loggers used to float logs down to the Mill Pond, located a small distance from the park, to be cut into boards.  As the logs arrived at the pond, they banged against other logs already in the water, producing a loud boom.  The area...

Let New River Fishing guide you to the "experience of a lifetime". Our knowledge of the New River and the state of-the-art rafts will make your fishing adventure memorable in your search of that once in a lifetime trophy. The New River offers Trophy size Smallmouth Bass and Giant Musky. The geological history of the New River is pre-dated only by the Nile River. The Appalachians Mountains were formed around this scenic river raising it...

Providing tubing, camping, canoes, kayaks, and access to the best fishing in the New River since 1982. We are a small, family-oriented campground with water, electricity, wi-fi in-ground fire pits and picnic tables at every site....

New River Outdoor Adventures is located in Fries VA and your one stop shop for all you equipment rental needs. We provide tubes, canoes, kayaks, bikes and primitive camping sites. We are located just steps from the New River & New River Trail. Check out our trip options and contact us today for your next River Adventure....

This 11,113-acre wilderness is the largest in the Jefferson National Forest. It consists of a highland plateau which sits squarely on the eastern continental divide. It features stands of virgin spruce and hemlock, a mountain bog and war spur overlook which provide exceptional views of most of the wilderness. Outstanding opportunities for primitive camping and other recreation are available....

Enjoy a variety of scenic curves and interesting changes in the terrain as you follow either of the two sections of this byway.The first section begins at Troutdale, VA. You will drive west for 13.2 miles over Virginia Route 603 to Konnarock. VA. You will traverse the heart of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Highway 603 is a two-lane paved road.The second section of the byway leads you 32.5 miles east from Damascus, VA...