Local Mud Run Boasts Family Friendly Atmosphere When people think of a mud run, they may not typically think of a family outing. The Muddy ACCE Race is a fun, exciting event for the entire family to enjoy! Families can run the race together, split up so the children can run in our Youth Mud Pit, cheer on their loved ones,...
Read MoreJuly is National Hot Dog Month Who knew that July is National Hot Dog Month? We certainly didn't for awhile, but now we do and we're letting everyone know! Whether you like naked dogs, chili dogs, or more condiments on your hot dog than actual hot dog, you'll be happy to know that Giles County has more places to satisfy your hot...
Read More17 Picnic Locations to enjoy in Giles County in '17 Need something new to do with the family? As summer arrives, take a day to go out and enjoy a picnic together. A picnic would also be a great way to spend time with friends or to have a date. All your picnic necessities can be conveniently found locally at independently...
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July 17- Bridge Closing (Rte. 730) In order to make necessary bridge repairs, Rte. 730 in Giles County will be closed to thru traffic beginning the morning of July 17 at 8:00am till late afternoon of August 17. The section to be closed is 0.85 miles from Route 622 and 1.25 Miles from Route 663. If you have any questions, you may...
Read MoreCamp, Fish, Float, Ride: Enjoy the Two Virginias! Kairos Resort Opening July 1. [caption id="attachment_24457" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Photo by Sam Dean from Kairos Wilderness Resort.[/caption] Giles County, VA - Mercer County, WV - The newest tourism destination in the two Virginias is opening to guests on July 1, 2017. Kairos Wilderness Resort, is a 1,500 acre mountain-top property located in both Giles County, Virginia...
Read MoreBe in Business Workshop Open to Public Giles County, VA- The third in a quarterly series of educational and free workshops is happening Thursday, June 29, 2017. The “Be in Business” workshop, presented by the Small Business Development Center and Mr. Bart Smith will be held at the 19th Hole at Castle Rock in Pembroke. This workshop is geared to small and...
Read MorePearisburg Festival in The Park Celebrates its 33rd Year Giles County, VA- Up till now, for 32 years, guests have merged onto the Pearisburg Community Center front lawn and surrounding ball fields to enjoy the annual Festival in the Park. That’s not entirely true, the event started as ‘Festival Around Town’ and has since grown into what you have seen the...
Read More2017 FREE Summer Food Program! Your child (through age 18) can receive a FREE nutritious lunch during the summer months regardless of your income. Narrows High School & Macy McClaugherty School will be the host sites for this program. Lunch will be served between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm on the following dates (subject to change): June 12-16 June 19-23 June 26-30 (CLOSED July 3-July...
Read MoreBackyard Tourist Spotlight on Castle Rock Golf & Recreation Castle Rock Golf & Recreation is located at 900 Castle Rock Drive in Pembroke, Giles County, Virginia. They have been open since the mid 1960’s and serving the public ever since, and the operations are managed by Adam Harman. Castle Rock Golf & Recreation strives to ensure your whole family can find enjoyment...
Read MoreBackyard Tourist Spotlight on New River Eye Care New River Eye Care located at 700 Wenonah Ave in Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia has been in business since 2004. It is owned and operated by Dr. Brad Lane and Dr. Chris Hansen. The goal of New River Eye Care is to ensure that you will be enthusiastically pleased with your eye care and...
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