by Pam Cox | Dec 28, 2018 | Un-categorized
1565 FS Begley, Dungannon The Devil’s Bathtub was recently names one of the Weather Channel’s Hidden Gems and is often cited as Virginia’s Number One travel destination. The Devil’s Fork Loop Trail takes you on a seven-plus mile hike across...
by Pam Cox | Dec 28, 2018 | Redirected, Un-categorized
This is not an official trailhead, merely a pull off on the road. To reach Edith Gap, head north on Rte 72 from Dungannon for 8.4 miles. Turn left onto Jaybird Branch Rd. and follow it for 3.2 miles. Take a slight left onto Pine Camp Rd. and drive for 2.6 miles. Turn...
by Pam Cox | Dec 28, 2018 | Redirected, Un-categorized
This high elevation forested wetland is off the beaten path, but is a must-see for the serious birder. The beaver-maintained wetland contains open meadows, marshes, swampy scrubland, ponds and hardwood forests. It is home to equal diversity of bird life, such as...
by Pam Cox | Dec 28, 2018 | Biking, Hiking
The Guest River Gorge Trail meanders along 300-million-year-old sandstone cliffs that plunge 400 feet to the pristine waters below. The deep gorge was created as the Guest River, now designated as a state scenic river, tunneled through Stone Mountain on its way toward...
by Pam Cox | Dec 28, 2018 | Hiking
If you’re looking for an easy trip, the Little Stony National Recreation Trail in Jefferson National Forest is the perfect alternative to the nearby Devils Fork Loop Trail. Devils Fork Loop is gorgeous, but it includes a strenuous and often wet climb. Little...
by Pam Cox | Dec 26, 2018 | Zoo
Unique interactive personal encounters with some of the worlds rarest animals Creation Kingdom Zoo is situated on 12 acres of sloping land in Snowflake, Va., just a few miles outside of Gate City. In addition to Bella, the white Bengal tiger, visitors to the zoo can...
by Pam Cox | Dec 26, 2018 | History, Music, Wedding & Meeting Venues
The Carter Family Fold and Museum offers families a retreat to bluegrass music. The “Fold,” as it is affectionately called, is operated to honor the famous Carter Family — A.P., Sara, and Maybelle — pioneers in country music. Today, Saturday...
by Pam Cox | Dec 26, 2018 | Agritourism
11005 Veteran’s Memorial ParkwayFt. Blackmore, Virginia 24250 Open: May thru OctoberDaily: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.276-995-1000A certified Virginia Century Farm Local produce farm selling strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, green beans, corn, and a variety of...
by Pam Cox | Aug 2, 2018 | Blog
As the summer months quickly pass by us, we find ourselves in August already. As the sounds of cicadas and katydids serenades us in the humid Southwest Virginia heat, you may be surprised that August is the most colorful summer month. While springtime has its infamous...
by Pam Cox | Feb 27, 2018 | Itineraries
Christmas lights are on most every house and street corner in America during the holidays. But, you’ve never really experienced a real “Christmas Lighting” until you visit “Lighting of the Tunnel” at Natural Tunnel State Park in Scott County, Virginia. Here you will...
