Clear Creek Park is a four acre park and includes a playground, a basketball court, a shelter, walking track, and softball field.The shelter is available for use on a first come first serve basis. The softball field was built courtesy of the Norton Lions Club....
The Clinch River flows through some scenic gorges and has sweeping mountain views. Some sections contain Class I to III rapids. The river offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing for smallmouth and muskies. The Nature Conservancy has designated the river as one of the "Last Great Places" in America because it is home to protected species of mussels.The Clinch River is great for fishing. Fees do apply for obtaining fishing license that is required for fishing....
Come Get Drenched in the Clinch!!!! Clinch River Adventures is located in the Heart of Appalachia on the most bio diverse river in America, the Clinch River. We currently offer the following services: TUBING CANOEING KAYAKING PADDLEBOARDING FISHING KAYAKS SHUTTLE SERVICES-for individuals with their own watercraft Clinch River Adventures is a great experience for anyone, whether you're an adventurous kayaker or you just want to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing float down the river on a tube. Check us out on Facebook to see...
A wide variety of recreational facilities are available at Bullitt Park, including a splash pad that is open seasonally as well as a treehouse adventure course. The park boasts a 3500 seating capacity, 8000 standing room only capacity and 10000 person capacity for concerts and music venues. Located on the winding Powell River, the park features a football stadium, picnic shelters, basketball courts, baseball fields, Greenbelt Walking Trail (lighted), playground, and more! It also features 2 brand...
Known as “Vanderbilt’s First Choice” and “God’s Thumbprint,” beautiful Burke’s Garden is Virginia’s highest valley, and its largest rural historic district. This bowl shaped valley carved out of the top of a mountain offers the most breathtaking scenery, with fertile farmland, abundant wildlife, rare bird watching, peaceful biking and adventurous hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Enjoy a traditional Amish meal at Mattie's Place or the Burke's Garden General Store, enjoy traditional and contemporary Appalachian art at...
Located directly behind the Town Hall, Carnes Gym Field offers wide open, beautiful spaces for group activities. One annual activity is the soccer league. Recreational activities are available year round at Carnes Gym. Opportunities for fun include basketball, aerobics, volleyball, and dance. Carnes gym is located within the Town Hall at 505 East 5th Street South...
Highlights: lake views, waterfowl, rare plantsLength: 3.7 miles round trip Difficulty: easy to moderate Trailhead:The trailhead is gated in the winter (mid Oct. — April 1).During the summer, a parking fee apples.From Dungannon, follow Route 72 for 0.4 miles, then turn left onto Route 653 (next to old Osborne store). After 1.7 miles, turn right onto Route 706 and follow for 2.7 miles, winding up onto the mountain. Take a...
The camp offers 25 camping units with tent pad, picnic table and parking spur near 60 acre warm water lake which provides opportunities for fishing and boating (electric motors only). Paved boat launching ramp, hiking trails and picnic units with tables and grills are also features of the site.The lake was constructed by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and is stocked with northern pike, bass, blue gill, rainbow trout and catfish. Two...
Enjoy kayaking, fishing and hiking at this beautiful mountain lake amidst the forest on Powell Mountain.Big Cherry Reservoir rests amid a magnificent mountain basin, with elevations ( above sea level ) varying from 3000 feet, downstream of Big Cherry Dam, to 4223 feet at its head on High Knob.Big Cherry is one of 5 managed lakes on this mountain top:Lake Elevation ( above sea level in feet )Big Cherry Lake...
Big Stone Gap isn’t just the name of a movie, it’s also a town with a number of interesting sites to explore. Take a short trip around Fraley Park or a more strenuous trek on Roaring Fork and enjoy the stunning rhododendron thickets, cascading waters, and moss-covered rocks. 200-year old eastern hemlock, yellow poplar, yellow birch, and Fraser trees heavily wood the Roaring Branch area of this trek and it offers a large variety of...