Carroll County hosts four sites of the Wildlife and Birding Trail system. The trail is the first statewide program of its kind. The trail loops in Carroll County are a part of the Mountain Area of the state that incorporates 34 trail loops with 340 sites in SW Virginia. The trail loops in Carroll County consist of Beaver Dam Creek Trail, Devil's Den Nature Preserve, Crooked Creek Wildlife Management Area, and the Stewarts...
Boasting four stops on the Lower New River Loop of Virginia�s Birding and Wildlife Trail, Radford is home to more than 200 different types of birds throughout the year. Ranging from the densely-wooded Wildwood Park to bird viewing platforms overlooking the New River at Riverview Park and near Dudley�s Landing, there are many opportunities to observe birds in their natural habitat.One of the most unique vantage points for bird viewing can be gained, however, by...
Bisset is Radford�s largest city park and is located on 57 acres of riverfront land in the central part of the city. The park offers walking trails, athletic fields, picnic shelters, children�s playground, a sand volleyball area and other opportunities for outdoor recreation. The three picnic are available for group functions. Call the Rec Center or visit the website for more information.The park is open daily from dawn - dusk....
Beagle Ridge Lavender Farm is Southwest Virginia's Premiere Lavender Farm. Located in a valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains Beagle Ridge may be an herb farm but we specialize in Lavender.We are trialing 14 varieties presently with the bulk of our plantings being in Grosso, Royal Velvet and Phenomenal. This year we have added Melissa Lilac to add to our culinary line.We manufacture a complete product line of Lavender and non Lavender products which are available on...
The 5,609 acres that comprise the Beartown Wilderness are some of the most remote in the Jefferson Nat'l. Forest. Topography is rugged and steep. There are no improved roads to the wilderness boundary. The Appalachian Trail borders the southern edge of the area and provides hiker access. Roaring Fork Creek, which crosses the area, is a native trout stream....
This trail is a part of the statewide Birding and Wildlife Trail system of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Southwest Virginia is a part of the Mountain Area which includes 34 trail loops with 340 sites. Carroll County has four trails within the Blue Ridge Highlands Loop. This trail is also a part of the Mountain Warbler Trail loop, the first of it's kind in VA. This is a walking trail with...
Part of the Mountain Warbler Trail Loop, this is a walking trail with spectacular nature scenery within the Town of Hillsville. It is situated along a creek embankment with views of open fields opposite the creek as the trail meanders through a peaceful canopy of hardwoods. The diversity of wildlife and plant life helped get the trail listed in the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail System. Wildflowers and butterflies add special character. The trail is...
The Gallery features the work of nearly 100 talented local and regional artists and craftspeople. Unique pottery, Appalachian baskets, original artwork, jewelry, woodworking, leatherwork, weaving, blown glass, as well as our own work; Joanne's pressed flowers and beveled glass panels, and Bill's exceptional very-large-format landscape photography. Bill prints his new work directly onto canvas, a vivid new look in photography. Our 1899 building is a rare stacked-board, solid hardwood structure, with lots of character and...
Aquatic Center sits just across the parking lot from the Community Center and is available for public open swimming, springboard diving and lap swimming with day fees of $3 - $4. Pool and lobby rentals for parties and groups, and lessons available in a group or privately - call for details and prices. 2 hour Private rentals are available Friday and Saturday evenings - Fee for up to 25 persons is $125, for larger parties an additional fee will...
Southwest Virginia's premiere Lavender farm.Our 14 theme display gardens showcase herb and perennial collections. Stroll through the gardens, enjoy tea on the patio and watch the hummingbirds feast on the flowers. The gardens are alive with colorful plants, butterflies and birds.The 3rd week of June is Lavender Thyme, come pick your own Lavender bunch, enjoy Lavender Lemonade and buy Lavender plants for your yard. Walk through Flying Flowers, southwest Virginia's only walk through butterfly house. Take...