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18 challenging holes including lakes, practice putting green for all players, all greens offer bent grass putting surface, fairways are overseeded with rye grass, open 7 days a week, snack bar for a quick lunch, golf cart rentals are available, club rentals are available, starting times available but not required, beautiful scenic Patrick County, VA, the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a fine congenial golf professional, Dewey Hinnant, to help you with your golf...

Carroll County offers 30 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway with easy access at Fancy Gap from I-77. Travelers to the parkway may wish to travel south from Fancy Gap to Milepost 202.9 to view the spectacular scenery of the Carolina Piedmont featuring a view of the Mt. Airy Granite quarry. From an elevation of 3,015 ft, much can be seen on a clear day. This is the highest rated parkway view...

Grassy Hill is a prominent landmark on the west side of the Town of Rocky Mount. The site is characterized by rocky slopes forested with hardwood species and scattered patches of Virginia pine. Shallow, basic, heavy-clay soils predominate and outcrops of magnesium-rich bedrock are common. These unusual soil and rock substrates provide habitat for rare woodland communities. Several rare plants grow in small grassy openings near the hill's summit. As suggested by its name, there...

Gearhead Moto Tours will treat riders to the picturesque scenery that can be found while traversing the backroads and trails in Giles County, Virginia.  The tour company will offer all-inclusive tours, that all a rider has to do is show up with a motorcycle endorsement on their license and have an intermediate level of rider competence and they will do the rest. Motorcycles, gear and tour guides to take you on your adventure will all...

The Giles Country Club facilities include a beautiful 9 hole golf course surrounded by mountains; a heated pool; a bar and grill; hotel-style rooms and a ballroom for rent. Giles Country Club continues to be a great place to stay when in town visiting family, away for a sporting event, or passing through on business. With being a multi-functional facility, the clubhouse can service the many needs of our guests. There is no other place in...

Franklin County Blueways are an exciting way for beginners and experts to experience the beauty of nature in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.The Pigg River Blueway is an enjoyable 8-mile float which takes you through some of Franklin County's beautiful wooded landscapes and farmlands. The historic waterway from Waid Park to Lynch Riverside Park, was a transporation lane for Franklin County's iron industry in the 18th century. The Pigg River Blueway also is home of the annual...

The Franklin County YMCA is located on North Main Street. Our facility includes heated swimming pools, indoor track, a training fitness center, mirrored exercise rooms. Members of all other YMCA's are admitted free. For a fee of only $5.00 everyone under 18 is invited to use our swimming pool, fitness center, and gym. For folks over 18 the fee is $8.00 a visit. YMCA outdoor play ground is free to the public....

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...

This 9-hole, 65 acre facility is located at 107 Country Club Lane and is open to the public. Twenty gas-powered golf carts are available for use. Our facility also has a large banquet room that may be rented for that perfect wedding reception, anniversary party, holiday gathering or family get-together. Whatever you need, the Galax Municipal golf course and banquet facilities are ready for you. For more information, contact the Galax Municipal Golf Course at...

Gatewood Park Campground and Reservoir is 400 scenic acres nestled in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain Region of Southwest Virginia.  Surrounded by the Jefferson National Forest and located near the Town of Pulaski, Gatewood is accessible from Interstates 81 and 77 and offers exciting recreational opportunities for the entire family.Camping; Join us for camping or glamping at Gatewood Park, we have 35 campsites with full hookups for RV's, Campers and Tents, 16 of...