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Wilderness Road State Park can be found roughly 40 miles west of Big Stone Gap, VA. One of the newer parks in the Virginia Park System, the recreation area here includes picnic areas, biking and hiking trails and primitive camping facilities.
Address: Route 2 Ewing VA USA 24248
 1 276 445-3065
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This park features parking, a suspension foot-bridge and a number of hiking trails. Guests are advised to call ahead before visiting this park, as it may be closed for resource management or protection. Located near the convergence of the Clinch River and Big Cedar Creek.
Address: . Abingdon VA USA
1 276 676-5673
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Jefferson National Forest
Approximately 950 miles of hiking and horse riding trails can be found within Jefferson National Forest. Flora and fauna can be enjoyed throughout the forest.
Address: . Roanoke VA USA
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Explore Park is both a recreational facility and historic park. Visitors can hike, bike and enjoy a variety of water sports in the Roanoke River or take a stroll through three eras of Virginia's history.
Address: . Roanoke VA
1 540 427-1800
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This park is located on 4,500-acre Claytor Lake, and features the only full service marina in the Virginia State Park System. Water-based activities are popular here, and interpretive programs aid visitors in recognizing the natural diversity available in this area of Virginia.
Address: 4400 State Park Road Dublin VA USA 24084
1 540 643-2500
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Smith Mountain Lake State Park is found about 12 miles south of Bedford, VA. This park is situated on the second largest freshwater body of water in the state, and is consequently a popular watersports destination. Other activities include hiking, picnicking or learningof the area at the visitor's center.
Address: 1235 State Park Road Huddleston VA USA 24104-9547
1 540 297-6066
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Mount Rogers, the centerpiece of this recreation area, is the highest point in Virginia. The park is filled with opportunities such as biking, fishing, swimming, hiking, horseback riding and camping.
Address: . VA USA
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This park was named for Molly Marley, a settler who escaped Native captivity and whose children tried to fend off starvation with plaints of "Hungry Mother". Popular activities at this park include swimming, canoeing, hiking and biking. There are cabins that are available to rent, as well as a number of tent and trailer campsites.
Address: 2854 Park Boulevard Marion VA USA 24354-9323
1 276 781-7400
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Grayson Highlands State Park is located in Mouth of Wilson, about 25 miles west of Galax, VA. There is a variety of camping available here, as well as 10 miles of trout streams for fishing and interpretive programs for those visitors who wish to hike the trails.
Address: 829 Grayson Highland Lane Mouth of Wilson VA USA 24363
1 276 579-7092
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Shenandoah River State Park can be found roughly 10 miles southwest of Front Royal, VA. Amenities at this park include camping, fishing, picnicking and hiking. Located on Daughter of Stars Drive in Bentonville, VA.
Address: Daughter of Stars Drive Bentonville VA USA 22610
1 540 622-6840
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Mill Mountain Zoo is open year round, seven days a week. There are 163 animals, representing 55 different species, that live here.
Address: .
1 540 343-3241
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Shenandoah National Park marks a range of land along the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hiking trails, including over 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail, are scattered throughout the park. Skyline Drive offers a scenic drive along the length of the park. The park holds an incredible variety of wildlife and offers numerous outdoor activities.
Address: 3655 U.S. Highway 211 East Luray VA USA 22835-9036
Send an Email (5) 1 540 999-3500
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New River Trail State Park can be found about 25 miles east of Winchester, VA. The trail in this park follows 39 miles of the New River, ironically the second oldest river in the world. The only campsites in the park are accessible by hiking only.
Address: 176 Orphanage Drive Foster Falls VA USA 24360
1 276 669-6778
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George Washington National Forest
The George Washington National Forest covers over 170,000 acres (68,797 ha) and is dedicated to preserving and maintaining the land it covers, which includes Hot Springs, Covington and other beautiful Virginia destinations. Many recreational opportunities exist within the park, with activities such as hiking and cycling.
Address: . VA USA
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Douthat State Park can be found roughly 20 miles northeast of Covington, VA. One of the original six parks in the Virginia Park System, Douthat offers a 50-acre lake for swimming, boating and fishing. Camping is also well-liked here, and there are cabins available for rent.
Address: Box 212, Route 1 Millboro VA USA 24460
1 540 862-8100
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Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park encompasses an antebellum plantation and a Civil War landscape.
Address: . Middletown VA USA
Send an Email 1 540 868-9176
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This park is located in Delaplane, located roughly 12 miles east of Front Royal, VA. Camping is available at hike-in primitive campsites or at a group campsite that can accommodate up to 36 people. Fishing and picnicking are also well-liked activities here.
Address: 11012 Edmonds Lane Delaplane VA USA 20144-0710
1 540 592-3556
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The building that house this museum was built in the 1880s by Virginia's then attorney general. The museum today commemorates the pioneer period of the state's history and give visitors an idea of what life at the turn of the twentieth cnetury was like. Picnic tables are available.
Address: 10 West 1st Street Big Stone Gap VA USA 24219-0742
1 276 523-1322
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Natural Tunnel State Park is located roughly 12 miles south of Big Stone Gap, VA. This natural tunnel was carved over the centuries by groundwater containing carbonic acid and Stock Creek eroding the walls of the underground passageway. Camping facilities are provided, as well as a pool, food concessions and interpretive programs, all for visitor use.
Address: Route 3 Duffield VA USA 24244-9361
1 276 940-2674
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