Take it Easy & Enjoy Virginia’s Mountain Playground All attractions and locations listed in this post are well suited for a low-impact, high enjoyment trip to Giles. You work hard, you do good things, you deserve to rest and relax in Virginia’s Mountain Playground. Read on for a perfectly packaged trip to Giles County, Virginia. Day 1: Traveling through Giles on your arrival, you...
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Pets welcome in Virginia’s Mountain Playground All locations and attractions mentioned are welcoming of pets on your visit… Traveling with your best friends or man’s best friend, Giles is ready to welcome you to Virginia’s Mountain Playground. From a place to stay, things to do, and adventures to have- Giles is a pet friendly destination. Read on for a two-day suggested trip...
Read MoreHello Giles County! My name is Marti Wagnon (formerly Williams), and I'm a lifelong Giles County resident currently working on my PhD at Virginia Tech. I am looking for any Giles County resident who would be willing to participate in a 1-hour interview to discuss their experiences with internet/broadband within the county. Details are in the flyer below. If you are...
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Family Time is time well spent in Virginia’s Mountain Playground All items and locations are perfect to add to your trip with your family, large or small, to Giles Close knit group or large family gathering- read on for trip inspiration and plan to come to Giles. There’s always so much to consider when planning a family get-away. With Giles’ easy to...
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The Town of Narrows appointed Terry Nicholson as Town Manager at their Town Council meeting on Monday, July 11, 2022. In this role, Mr. Nicholson will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Town government, implementing policies and priorities set by the elected officials on Town Council. Mr. Nicholson is currently the chair of the Narrows Planning Commission, having...
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Giles County Sheriff’s Department in conjunction with Giles County Administration introduced the CodeRed Emergency Notification System to the citizens of Giles County 13 years ago. This notification system has proven to be a successful tool in notifying citizens of emergency situations affecting the area in which they live such as potential flooding, power outages, unsafe emergency situations, and emergency situations...
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Adventuresome Fun in Virginia’s Mountain Playground All of the locations and attractions mentioned here are perfect escapes for couples and small groups to explore while visiting Giles County, VA. Waking up to amazing sunrises over the New River, sipping wine, canoeing along with breathtaking scenery, and fine dining- the perfect multi-day trip for you and your special someone. Read on to discover...
Read MoreDo you need a summer treat to beat the heat? Don’t we all! Giles County has some spectacular places to grab a cold, sweet ice cold treat! With the days getting longer, and much hotter, everyone needs to stay cool. Here are some of the few places to check out! Cascade Café🡪 After a hiking the Cascades, the Cascade Café is a...
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July is National Hot Dog Month!? We certainly didn’t know for a while, but now we know, we’re spreading the word. No matter how you like your hot dog, you’ll be happy to know that Giles County has you covered. Here are the places to go, when you’re craving that summer tradition of a good ‘ol hot dog: Friends and Family |...
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Castle Rock Golf and Recreation | Virginia's Mountain Playground [embed]https://youtu.be/jc4MJ1DhKRg[/embed] Castle Rock Golf and Recreation is located in the quiet town of Pembroke overlooking the New River and its’ namesake “Castle Rock”, in Giles County. The views from the course are of breathtaking vistas of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains and no matter what season you decide to play, you will be...
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