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...
Big Walker Mountain, named for pioneer explorer Dr. Thomas Walker, is home to Big Walker Lookout & BW Country Store. At an elevation of 3,405, climbing the 100 foot lookout tower provides visitors with breathtaking views, where Only the Birds See More!Starting their 75th year in business, the BW Country Store features the handmade wares of artists from the Southwest Virginia Region, as well as old fashioned fudge, homemade jams, jellies, & relishes. Delicious, Virginia-made,...
Big Walker Mountain was named for explorer, Dr Thomas Walker who passed thru here on his 1749 search for a way into Kentucky. He discovered the Cumberland Gap and Built the first cabin in Kentucky. Passing through national forest and private land, this 16-mile stretch showcases mountain vistas, historic farm homesteads and tree-lined forest vistas. At the top, a 100-foot tower at Big Walker Lookout affords a spectacular view of the mountains and valleys....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Southwestern Virginia includes some of the most spectacular sections of this famous Maine-to-Georgia footpath, with wilderness high summits, mature timber and vivid floral displays in June and July....
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...