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Virginia’s Lost Appalachian Trail with Mills Kelly
Join us at the Floyd Country Store on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 3:00 pm for a presentation on Virginia’s Lost Appalachian Trail with Mills Kelly. Admission is free. Mills Kelly is a professor of history at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, where he is also the Director of… Read More
Viv & Riley with Dori Freeman at The Floyd Country Store
Join us at the Floyd Country Store on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 7:00 pm for a live concert with Viv & Riley with Dori Freeman Live. Tickets are $20 general admission, $25 reserved seating, available for sale online and in the store. About Viv & Riley Vivian Leva’s voice… Read More
411-foot Whitewater Falls drops over the rocks into multiple streams surrounded by fall-colored leaves.
Waterfalls Along the Blue Ridge Parkway
Budget-Friendly, Family-friendly, Nature & Outdoors, Hiking Trails
Numerous waterfalls are located throughout the Shenandoah, Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway regions. Some are visible from the road and some require a hike. This list notes the location and ease of access for each waterfall. Read More
Wayne Henderson & Friends
Join us at the Floyd Country Store on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 7:00 pm for a live concert with Wayne Henderson & Friends. Tickets are $25 general admission, $30 reserved seating, available for sale online and in the store. Wayne Henderson was born in Grayson County, Virginia, where… Read More
Western Centuries Live
Western Centuries came out of the Pacific Northwest, inspired in the urban corridors and backyards of Seattle. Cahalen Morrison and Ethan Lawton met there, where Cahalen was playing primarily as part of acoustic duo Cahalen Morrison & Eli West, and Ethan was working with Zoe Muth and the Lost High… Read More
Man Fly Fishing on a river in McDowell County.
Where can I fish in the Blue Ridge Parkway region?
Budget-Friendly, Family-friendly, Fishing, Nature & Outdoors
There are many places in the Blue Ridge region where you can snag a prime fishing spot if you know where to look and what regulations to follow. Read More
Price Lake is located right on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Where to Beat the Heat & Swim Along the BRP
Water Sports, Swimming, Lakeside, Seasonal, Family-friendly
If you're wondering where to go swimming during your Blue Ridge Parkway trip, we've rounded up all the best spots. While there are some beautiful waters located right on the Parkway itself, swimming is not allowed in Parkway waters. But there are no shortage of great swimming holes nearby, as well as guided rafting tours, kayak rentals, tubing, and some beautiful lakeside rentals. Read More
Winter Vacation Cabin Sale at Montfair Resort Farm- Hike, Bike, Canoe and Fish Onsite!
Enjoy a 25% discount off nightly vacation cabin rental rates now through February 28, 2025! Clean comfortable lakeside cottages with heat and Wi-Fi. Reconnect and make memories with family, loved ones and friends. Revel in the quiet and peace of Winter with onsite fishing, birdwatching, stargazing. Easily acessible canoes and… Read More
Winter Vacation Sale at Montfair Resort Farm
Enjoy a 10% Discount off nightly vacation cottage rental rates now through February 28, 2023! Clean comfortable lakeside cottages with air conditioning, heat and Wi-Fi. Enjoy fishing, birdwatching, onsite canoes and bikes for guest use. Beautiful nature trail system for walks, hiking and biking. Visit nearby local breweries and wineries. Read More
WNC Bigfoot Festival
Come a Skeptic Leave a Believer! For years, Bigfoot 911 has explored the Mountains of Western North Carolina and beyond searching for the elusive Bigfoot. After several close encounters with Sasquatch, the non-profit group was inspired to hold the WNC Bigfoot Festival for believers and non-believers alike in the group’s… Read More