Battery Creek Lock #7, restored in the mid-1960's, was part of the James River and Kanawha Canal System built in 1848-49 as the main artery of co...
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Through the vision and generosity of the late A. Boyd Claytor III, the 18th century farm and plantation house were given to Lynchburg College to se...
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The Devil's Marbleyard is a 3 mile hike located in the James River Face Wilderness area as part of the Belfast Trail. The marbleyard is a unique ge...
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Come out and play the 27 hole* Disc Golf course at Falling Creek Park. The course at Falling Creek Park is designed to suite the needs of beg...
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FeaturesTinker Creek Greenway begins at the Hollins Trailhead parking lot and connects to Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, the second largest municipa...
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As Otter Creek descends to the James River, the Blue Ridge Parkway dips to its lowest elevation, only 649 feet above sea level. This area’s a...
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McAfee Knob is one of the most photographed spots on the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) as it winds its way through Virginia. The Knob has an almos...
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On the second largest freshwater lake in the state, this picturesque park is the water enthusiast's paradise. There are numerous water activities, ...
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Public access facilities include a small parking area and over 4 miles of hiking trails. Trails include a relatively easy 1.0 mile loop through the...
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A traditional family park for 75 years, Douthat is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for the role its design played in the develop...
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Ivy Creek Park (the nature park) is located in the Lynchpin Industrial Park, which houses nine major businesses with over 1,400 employees. Ivy Cree...
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Active RecreationThe park has three lighted tennis courts, seven multi-purpose fields (soccer, football, softball, baseball,) volleyball courts, a ...
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George Washington National Forest, Jefferson National Forest,
Catawba, VA
Dragons Tooth is a spectacular rock formation located on top of Cove Mountain. The 2.3 mile trail leading to Dragons Tooth is a gradual uphill clim...
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Ten years before our country was founded, The Homestead opened its doors as a humble, 18-room lodge tucked away in the mountains. Over the past two...
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The Blackwater Creek Natural Area (BWCNA) is primarily a linear greenway that follows the winding route of Blackwater Creek, incorporating wooded h...
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