Category: OUTDOOR

The rest of the world seems a million miles away at Primland. While at our 12,000 acre Blue Ridge Mountain resort, you can try everything or, with great please, do very very little. Eco-conscious and thoughtfully developed, Primland is the ultimate retreat for world-class golf, refined dining and outdoor activities in an environment of rare natural beauty. • ATV Trail Riding • Bird Watching • Children’s Activities • Disc Golf • Fly Fishing • Geocaching • Golf • Horseback Riding • Hunting • Kayaking • Mountain Biking • Nature Walks • Shooting Sports • Sporting Clays • Stargazing • Swimming • Tennis • Tree Climbing Sporting Clays: Esquire Magazine rated Primland as one of the top twenty-five courses for shooting sporting clays in the nation. Wingshooting: Primland is an Orvis…

When it comes to outdoor education, there are many pathways to follow when taking part in an activity lead by the outdoors team at Roanoke Parks and Recreation. If adventure is on your mind, our outdoor adventure department can lead you in the right direction. More than just a hike in the woods, this department is led by a core of well-experienced staff members who have spent countless hours recreating in Roanoke’s scenic wilderness and waterway playgrounds. Dare to explore murder hole, one of Virginia’s most historic caves, or stop by the local pool, and learn to roll a whitewater kayak in preparation for a guided river trip. And we don’t stop when the snow falls! Join us for a dog sled or cross country ski adventure at one of…

NROC provides professionally guided fishing trips for trophy smallmouth bass and musky (spin or fly) on the New River in Virginia. We also provide waterfront cabin rentals at our award winning Walker Creek Retreat. NROC has outfitted trips on the New since 2004. Located on US-460 just east of Pembroke, VA in the log cabin with green roof. 132 Sanders Bottom Drive Pembroke, VA 24136 (540) 921-7438

Natural Bridge became a State Park in September 2016! Natural Wonder, Natural Beauty! Experience the wonder and beauty of 30 stories of solid rock, carved by the fingers of nature---The Natural Bridge, a National Historic Landmark and Virginia State Park. Thomas Jefferson bought "the most sublime of nature's works" in 1774 from a King. Artists painted and illustrated it; word got out. In Colonial and Early America, The Natural Bridge became one of the most notable natural wonders on the continent. Pass beneath Nature's cathedral on the beautiful historic Cedar Creek Nature Trail. Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll take in the sound of the creek and discover wildflowers and wildlife at this Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail site. Stop by the Monacan Indian Village. Stroll to Saltpeter…

Muddy Squirrel, LLC provides outdoor “adventure” education to youth, families, and adults. We have a calendar of scheduled events including trail running classes, guided backpacking trips (equipment provided), mountain biking, orienteering “treasure hunts,” wilderness survival experiences, and backpacking “how-to” classes. Our goal is to provide learners of all levels with challenging opportunities to push their academic, emotional, and/or physical limits. We want learners to do more than “think outside the box;” we want them to “think outside.” The instructors at Muddy Squirrel are committed to facilitating learning in the most engaging ways possible. Both are experienced outdoor guides and are Wilderness First Aid certified. Both hold current Virginia teaching certificates and are accomplished teachers with a combined total of over 30 years experience. PO Box 236 Troutville, VA 24175 (540)…

Mountain Junkies L.L.C. strives to be all things trail for the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas. Not only do we host competitive events but we want to introduce you to new areas and adventures. 212 East Main Street Salem, VA 24153 (540) 525-9452

Horseshoe Creek Stables is conveniently located in Roanoke, VA. Offer trail rides guided to the public. Horseshoe Creek Stables is a lifelong dream come true for Patsy and Steve Greer Finnally.... they are able to share their love for horses and appreciation of the wildlife and land surrounding them in the Blue Ridge Mountains with you. Whether you have never ridden before or have been on horseback for your entire life, you will feel nothing short of amazed by the breathtaking scenery throughout the trails and down home hospitality at this family owned farm. Riding Western Pleasure is just that! It is a way to get out and relax your mind and leave the stress of "the rat race" behind. From crossing streams to riding up and down mountains, we…

Have you seen Gills Creek Marina lately? We now offer boat rentals including pontoons, kayaks, and canoes. There are 20 New covered boat slips, Beer & Wine in-store, 9 Covered Wet Slips with electric and water, 20 Covered slips with lifts, 3 Slips for Lodge and Store Customers, 4 Jet-ski lifts. There is a New Ramp Dock. Come launch your boat! The lodge includes four 1-Bedroom rooms. A great vacation spot! 790 Fox Chase Road Wirtz, VA 24184 (540) 721-2451

The Franklin County Recreation Park offers a variety of outdoor activities for all ages. The park is maintained by the Franklin County Parks & Recreation Department and hosts various special events and recreational leagues. Some of the amenities at the park include: 2 picnic shelters, Disc golf, Horseshoe Pit, Sand Volleyball, Tennis Courts, Fishing in a 3-acre lake, Hiking & Biking Trails, Soccer & Baseball Fields 2150 Sontag Road Rocky Mount, VA 24151 (540) 483-9293

Load up the boat, pack your best rod and reel and hit the road– It is time to "Fish Virginia First"– The Mid-Atlantic's Premier Fishing Trail! Some of the best fishing destinations in the country await you in Virginia! Home of some of the most picturesque and inspiring lakes, ponds, streams, rivers and reservoirs around, Virginia promises to satisfy your desire to fish, as well as your sense of adventure! "Fish Virginia First" is a program designed to help bring these great experiences together for you to enjoy. 101 Shenandoah Avenue, NE Roanoke, VA 24016 N/A