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Experience the best of the old and new in Great, Scott County Virginia. 276-386-6521 OR E-mail: info@explorescottcountyva.com        Home < Back

FYI
• In 1915 the Daniel Boone Trail was marked through North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. The Trail begins on the Yadkin River and ends at Boonesborough.

Recreation

Scott County is a playground for young and old.Scott County is a playground for young and old alike. Horse-lovers will dive right into our trail riding, horse shows, and wagon trains, while the adventure-minded will turn their trip into a treasure hunt by searching for geocaches.

Want to get up and go? Come to Scott County for tennis, golf, and cycling, and be sure to bring the kids to our playgrounds.

Scott County is home to trophy trout and endless hunting opportunities. Check out our fishing and hunting pages for more information.

Nature enthusiasts will revel in our hiking, paddling, and bird watching opportunities. Or stop by one of our farms to sample sun-kissed strawberries, pet a goat, and go for a hayride.

Articles

  • Hunting

    Scott County is one of the best places in the state to bag that trophy buck or bear. Every year, Scott County hunters bring in enough turkey and deer to place us on the state's top ten list.

  • Fishing

    Whether you're looking for trophy smallmouth bass, tasty trout, or a leisurely lakeside fishing trip, Scott County has the spot for you.

  • Playgrounds

    Looking for some swings and slides? Choose from five county parks and a state park.

  • Cycling

    Cyclists will be delighted by Scott County's scenic roads and trails.

  • Equestrians in Scott County

    From trail riding to horse shows at the Scott County Horse Park, equestrians will have a ball in the county.

  • Ecotourism

    Scott County's rivers, mountains, and forests offer a wealth of beauty and adventure to appeal to every taste. Come paddle our rivers, hike our trails, watch our birds, and visit our farms.

  • Geocaching

    Turn your next visit to Scott County into a treasure hunt. Pull out your GPS and hunt down one of our many caches.

Mapping

Events

Scott County is home to a variety of great events for the whole family. Here are some events that are happening in the near future. Read More

  • 36th Annual Carter Family Memorial Music Festival

    08/06/2010 - 08/07/2010 - Detail will be announced at a later date details

  • SCRHA Rack-N-Roll Horse Show

    08/07/2010 - All proceeds from this show benefit the Rack-n-Roll 4-H Horse Club details

  • Iron Mountain Trail Ride

    08/08/2010 - The Scott County Horse Association will participate in the Iron Mountain Trail Ride in Damascus, VA.... details

  • SCRHA Burley Fest Horse Show

    08/28/2010 - Check Back Soon For More Details details

  • Duffield Daze

    09/03/2010 - 09/05/2010 - Duffield Daze is a community event in celebration of Labor Day. Check back soon for more information details

  • Labor Day Weekend Wagon Train

    09/03/2010 - 09/06/2010 - For more information contact Wade White at 276-479-5013 details

  • Dungannon Fire Department Horse Show

    09/04/2010 - Check Back soon for more details details

  • Little Stoney Falls Ride with Wagon Train

    09/05/2010 - Check Back soon for more information details

  • Explore Scott County Outdoors Festival

    09/18/2010 - Outdoor activities including horse trail riding, canoeing on the Clinch River, Civil War encampment,... details

  • 4th Annual High Knob Naturalist Rally

    10/02/2010 - The 4th Annual High Knob Naturalist Rally, sponsored by the non-profit group the Clinch Coalition, w... details

  • SCRHA Reasons for Riding Horse Show

    10/02/2010 - Check Back soon for more information details

  • Mabe to Flanary Gap Trail Ride

    10/09/2010 - Check Back Soon for More Information details

  • Frontier Harvest Festival

    10/16/2010 - details

  • Mose Cone Trail Ride

    10/23/2010 - Check Back for More Information details

Points Of Interest

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  • Creation Kingdom Zoo

  • Creation Kingdom Zoo is home to many rare and endangered species of animals from around the globe...

  • Jefferson National Forest

  • The Jefferson National Forest is prize Appalachia country: Tumbling waterfalls, rare wildflowers,...

  • Natural Tunnel State Park

  • Stunning views of the natural tunnel, trails, bird watching, campground, swimming pool, chair lif...

Business

Browse from the list below. Scott County proudly supports all of our local and surrounding businesses.

  • Scott Veterinary Services

  • Small and large animal medicine and surgery. Dental care, preventative medicine, flea/tick medici...
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