Outdoors

Pandapas Pond is an 8-acre man-made pond on the edge of the Eastern Continental Divide. It features warm-water fishing and canoeing. A one-mile circuit

A portion of the Catawba Road is designated a scenic byway. This road passes through pastoral landscapes, including historic buildings, mills, a tanyard

This 11,113-acre wilderness is the largest in the Jefferson National Forest. It consists of a highland plateau which sits squarely on the eastern continen

Over 555 acres of open and wooded country terrain for horseback rides. Horse boarding and riding lessons also available.

Camping area features six units with grills and lantern posts, well water and toilets. A wildlife pond is a short walk from the campground. Dismal Falls

A perfect place to picnic, the duck pond has picnic tables, park benches and a gazebo. It is located next to the Solitude House, Virginia Tech's oldest bu

Dedicated in 1948, the Southwest Virginia Museum in Big Stone Gap chronicles the exploration and development of the region. The museum houses a collecti

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 Frale

You'll spend some time ascending and descending the mountains of the Appalachians, this bike route follows Rt. 80 through Dickenson and Russell Counties

This public park recognizes the coal mining history of the area.

Located in Big Stone Gap in Southwest Virginia. Bullitt Park is the largest of nine community parks operated by the Big Stone Gap Department of Parks and R

Located next to the Jefferson National Forest, Wolf Creek Golf Course offers a beautifully scenic 18 hole golf experience. Designed by architect Ma

Philpott Lake is a 3,000 acre beauty with 100 miles of shoreline surrounded by 20,000 acres of undeveloped state and federal land. It's no surprise that

Blue Falls is located on the north side of Philpott Lake, a 3000 acre lake with 100 miles of shoreline nestled among the rolling foo

Calico Rock is located on the northern tip of Philpott Lake, a 3000 acre lake with 100 miles of shoreline nestled among the rolling

Those seeking the outdoors will enjoy the tranquility of the 5,321 acres of Fairystone Farms Wildlife Management Area. 460 acres are located in northwes

A 3/8 mile Dirt Track that runs every Friday Night

We run Fastrak Crates, Limited Sportsman, Super Stock 4, Renegades, Pure Stock 4, Mini Sprint,

Confederate Major General James Ewell Brown Stuart told his brother in 1863 "I would give anything to make a pilgrimage to the old place, and when the w

This trail, once a railroad, runs from Appalachia to Big Stone Gap along side the scenic Powell River

Public park dedicated to local mining historian Louis Henegar and the numerous coal miners in the community. The park features many examples of undergro