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02 Dec

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Experience wild and scenic beauty by walking a part of the Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail network. Easy access to nature trail traversing forest and open fields. Once stepping into the forest, white-tailed deer start appearing almost everywhere - at every turn white-tailed deer and their fawns are grazing around the corner.This tranquil setting is perfect for a variety of eastern woodland birds such as mourning dove, ruby-throated hummingbird, downy, red-bellied and pileated woodpeckers, eastern...

01 Dec

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The Wilderness Road Blockhouse, located at Natural Tunnel State Park, is a replica of all of the blockhouses that were manned by the Holston Militia during the frontier conflict between the Indians and settlers. Blockhouses were assembly points for thousands who used the Wilderness Trail to venture into the wilds of Kentucky. There was no blockhouse during that period at the Natural Tunnel site, but similar structures included the John Anderson Blockhouse in East Carter’s...

01 Dec

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Tank Hollow Falls is a 0.5 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Cleveland, Virginia that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. At Cleveland Baptist church, make a sharp turn downhill onto gravel road to reach falls. ...

01 Dec

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Squatchy Adventures is a small Family Friendly campground and outfitter on the Clinch River! Set up your tent or bring your RV! Stay and play with us for your next family vacation or weekend getaway! We offer half day tube and kayak rentals. We also run an all inclusive class 1 raft adventure, in general a 'scenic float trip' to better explore the area!  Come see a few hidden treasures the area has to offer...

01 Dec

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This well-maintained hiking and biking trail extends around and over Sugar Hill, the large ridge north of Oxbow Lake Park. The trail climbs steeply to the ridge and then curves back around near the dam at the eastern end of Oxbow lake. The Lower River Trail traverses the banks of the State Scenic Clinch River. This river is home to several species of endangered freshwater mussels. Feel free to observe them from the bank. Sugar...

01 Dec

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Park includes a 9-hole golf course, pro shop, tennis and picnic shelter.The most challenging and scenic golf course in the Mountain Empire. Ask about our Tuesday Senior Citizen Specials and our Thursday Ladies Day Specials! Cash or check only-Credit/Debit NOT accepted...

01 Dec

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Honaker, Virginia has been designated as the "Redbud Capital of the World" by the Virginia General Assembly for their amazingly beautiful/plentiful redbud trees blooming in April annually. Route 80, Redbud Highway, is a beautiful scenic drive through the mountains and countryside....

01 Dec

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Rt. 611 Cumberland Mountain Scenic Drive was designated in 2009 as a Virginia Scenic Byway State Rt. 611.Beginning in Clintwood, and winding through the Mountains, you will find several tourism attractions spurring off the route. Birch Knob Tower located in the Jefferson National Forest, Airplane Rock overlook, John Flannagan Dam and Reservoir, Branham Farm, Virginia Birdwatching Trail, Horseback riding trails, hiking trails, mountain streams as well as an abundance of wildlife viewing along the drive....

01 Dec

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The Powell River Trail is a 2.4-mile out-and-back trail in Appalachia, Virginia. The trail sits on the former Louisville & Nashville Railroad bed, which was used to haul coal from Appalachia to the neighboring Big Stone Gap. More than a century later, this corridor is used by enthusiastic residents and visitors alike for walking, running, biking and walking dogs. Fishermen use the trail to access the Powell River. Trail users on the ten-foot wide trail...