Southwestern Virginia is truly a four-season destination with the geography and climate to match every outdoor activity, adventure and sport, whether it’s of the high-adrenaline or laid-back variety. Many outdoor attractions offer hiking, cycling, fishing, hunting and camping. Explore state parks such as Claytor Lake, Fairy Stone, Grayson Highlands and New River Trail. In addition, visitors to Jefferson National Forest can enjoy birding, horseback riding, skiing and more.

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National Forest:

Jefferson National Forest (& George Washington National Forest)

National Parks:

Appalachian Trail Blue Ridge Parkway

State Parks:

Claytor Lake State Park Fairy Stone State Park Grayson Highlands State Park Hungry Mother State Park New River Trail State Park Shot Tower Historical State Park

Outdoors

Camping Golf Nature/Trails

Attractions:

Historical/Museums Music Theme Parks/Zoos Wineries/Breweries

Events:

Arts and Crafts Show (Last Saturday in April) Beach Music Festival (Friday, June 11, 2010 & Saturday, June 12, 2010) Bowman's Festival - Memorial Day Flea Market & Gun Show (Friday, May 22, 2009 thru Monday, May 25, 2009) Fiddlin' on the Lot (Saturday, June 07, 2008) (Saturday, September 27, 2008) Galax Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention (Monday, August 3, 2009 thru Saturday, August 8,2009) Hillsville Fourth of July Celebration (Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 4:00 PM-10:00 PM) Hillsville Summer Concert Series (Saturday, May 30, 2008, June 27, 2009, July 18, 2009, August 29, 2009, September 12, 2009) Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show (September 4, 2009 thru September 7, 2009) Shockley's Old Timey Days (September 26, 2009 thru September 27, 2009) Arts and Crafts Show (Third Saturday in October)