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The Huckleberry Trail has deep roots and a long history in providing transportation between Blacksburg and Christiansburg. It began as the Virginia Anthracite Coal and Rail Company in 1902 to transport coal, and soon extended to Blacksburg. On September 15, 1904, the first passenger train rolled into Blacksburg. It was soon nicknamed “Huckleberry Crossing” because when the train would stall, passengers could step off the train and pass time picking the abundance of huckleberries along the route....

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Long a family favorite and known for its beautiful woodlands and placid 108-acre lake in the heart of the mountains, Hungry Mother has a sandy beach with bathhouse, boats and boat launch, universally accessible fishing pier, campgrounds, cabins, a fantastic restaurant, gift shops, a visitor center, a six-bedroom lodge that sleeps 15, and hiking and biking trails.Hungry Mother is also home to the Hemlock Haven Conference Center, which is perfect for retreats, conferences and special events....

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Enjoy a walk through the crossroads of the Saltville Valley. From the Ice Age to the present, the Saltville Valley and its salt deposits have seen a parade of history. Ice Age animals, Native Americans, early settlers, soldiers of the North and the South, and later, industrialists all followed roads seeking mineral deposits left by a shallow inland sea.The historical area on this trail, commonly called the well fields, is the site of paleontological...

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Heritage Park is located on Dora Highway in the Town of Pulaski.  It offers a covered shelter with picnic tables, gazebo, park area and parking facilities.  You may bring a grill if you wish.  Electricity is available and water is available upon request.  The Park is located on the Dora Trail which is the primary bicycle route and walking trail that connects the New River Trail to downtown Pulaski at the Pulaski Railway Station.Anyone may...

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Harkrader Sports Complex opened in 2006 and is located behind the Christiansburg Middle School. The complex has three lighted, multipurpose fields, two of which have 300 foot dimensions and are used for tournament play.A central tower houses a concession stand and restrooms on the main level. The upper part of the tower has an umpire room, office, and room for scorekeepers, scoreboard operators, media, and staff. There is also...

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Full facility recreational complex with indoor and outdoor pools, indoor fitness and jogging track, a cardiovascular exercise room, free weight room and gymnasium. Outdoor facilities include amphitheatre area, picnic areas, tennis courts, sand volleyball, walking trails, skate park and dog park. The Recreation Center also offers over 2,800 square feet of meeting space; seating up to 240 people....

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The Hahn Horticulture Garden encompasses nearly six acres of teaching and display gardens on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Established in 1984 by Horticulture faculty, the garden serves undergraduate students and the local community as a learning resource for plant material, landscaping concepts, and environmental awareness.Our garden features perennial borders, water gardens, shade gardens, a meadow garden, and the Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion (and plants, of course. Lots of plants.) Visit...

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Glen Lyn Town Park is a scenic place to go and enjoy Giles County any time of the year, but the most popular event held at Glen Lyn Town Park is the Muddy ACCE Race. The Muddy ACCE Race is a 5k Mud Run that has over 25 obstacles for you to conquer! The Muddy ACCE Race is the main fundraising event for the Access to Community College Education (ACCE) program which provides tuition free college...