Archive

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...

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....

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....

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...

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation offers the largest and most extensive Whitewater Kayak Program in South West Virginia. Montgomery County is blessed with many opportunities for river programs on the New River, James River and the Little River. Our classes are geared for any skill level from the first time in a kayak to advanced play boating clinics. We provide everything you need for a top notch experience with state of the art equipment and...

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...

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...

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....

The mighty James River begins its majestic journey in the Blue Ridge Mountains before winding its way across Virginia on its way to the Chesapeake Bay. The unspoiled beauty of the river is more accessible than ever through the Upper James River Water Trail in Botetourt and Rockbridge Counties. Paddlers, anglers, tubers and families can get back to nature and enjoy the sights and sounds of 64 miles of the Upper James and 10 miles...

TWIN RIVER OUTFITTERS is the oldest and most experienced outfitter on the Upper James River and has been safely running paddle trips since 1978. Grab your paddle and get ready for an adventure of James River canoeing, kayaking, tubing, or an overnight canoe camping trip. We have paddling experiences that range from floating on a lazy river to thrilling whitewater rafting. Interested in James River tubing? We’ve got you covered with the largest fleet of...