Let’s talk about Narrows… A little, rural town of a less than 2,000 residents, Narrows, Virginia is quite possibly the epi-center of easy-to-access, family friendly outdoor adventures. We’ll walk you through some prime examples of how to spend some time basking in the great outdoors… We start at Mill Creek Nature Park. Truthfully you could spend all day at Mill Creek Nature...
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Mill Creek Nature Park’s Sentinel Point Hike Please know that at the time of this posting, Mill Creek was open to enjoy fresh air and exercise- but at any point if that changes, abide by the locked gate and do not enter. Practice social distancing and no groups larger than 10. Maintain distance between all members of the hiking party, and...
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The Cascades | “Why It’s an Essential Place to go in Giles County” Written by Justin Smith Giles County is known for its beautiful landscape, small-town vibes, and friendly welcoming of people. You can probably assume that all three of those claims is the reason why the Cascades is beloved, but I am here to explain why it is an essential place...
Read MoreBeautiful Angel's Rest If you’d like a longer hike with a lot of great views, this is the hike for you! Start out at the Mill Creek Parking lot; from Main Street in Narrows, turn onto Northview Street and go all the way to the end of the road. It will turn into a gravel road and the parking lot will...
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Pearis Cemetery-A Short Stroll on the AT Written by Teresa Fletcher I’ve had a few people tell me that they’d love to go on a hike on the Appalachian Trail, but they just don’t think they can climb a mountain. I always reply to this that I know just the place for them to go. The Pearis Cemetery trailhead is located at...
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By: Teresa Fletcher My friend Melanie has an awesome dog named Sparky. Like most dogs, Sparky likes to go for walks with Melanie and since I like to go for walks also, we decided to go to Mill Creek and take a walk together. Getting to Mill Creek is relatively easy, which is one of the many reasons that it’s one...
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SUGGESTED ITINERARY | PEARISBURG DAY TRIP Morning- Enjoy breakfast at Friends and Family Restaurant. Pearisburg is the county seat and as such there are many things to do and enjoy in this community. For the rest of your morning delight in shopping and strolling the historic downtown. Pearis Mercantile is a premier gift shop in the region. Located just across the street from the Visitors Center (203 N....
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SUGGESTED ITINERARY | GLEN LYN DAY TRIP Morning- A visit to Glen Lyn can begin at the Glen Lyn Town Office, located at 205 Houston Lane. A beautiful long walking and biking trail system starts at the Town Hall and follows Hwy. 460 going under the bridge and then through the Glen Lyn Park and along the New River. The trail is 1.73...
Read MoreSuggested Itinerary | Narrows Day Trip Find this & and other day trip ideas to CRUSH FRIDAY here! Morning- A visit to Narrows can begin at the Narrows Town Office and Visitors Center, located at 210 Main Street. Just around the corner on Monroe Street are Centennial Park and The Mural of Narrows. Next door to The Mural is the Narrows Farmer’s Market (open Friday 8am-5pm and...
Read MoreLoving Virginia: A hike leads to a rare sight in Giles County By: Alexan Balekian Posted: Jan 26, 2018 07:09 AM EST Updated: Jan 26, 2018 07:09 AM EST ROANOKE, Va - Alexan Balekian takes us on a hike in Giles County where it ends with a sight rarely seen. Hundreds of thousands visit Cascade Falls each year but only a few witness something only mother nature can...
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