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 (Third Saturday in October) Beach Music Festival (Friday, June 13, 2008, thru Saturday, June 14, 2008) Bowman's Festival - Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show (Friday, May 23, 2008 thru Monday, May 26, 2008) Carroll Search & Rescue Bull-a-rama (Friday, May 16, 2008 thru Saturday, May 17, 2008 - Felts Park, Galax, Va) Fiddlin' on the Lot (Saturday, June 07, 2008) (Saturday, September 27, 2008) Galax Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention (Monday, August 4, 2008 thru Saturday, August 9,2008) Hillsville Fourth of July Celebration (July 4, 2008) Hillsville Summer Concert Series (Saturday, June 28, 2008) (Saturday, July 26, 2008) (Saturday, August 23, 2008) Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show (August 29, 2008 thru September 1, 2008) Spring Arts and Crafts Show (Last Saturday in April)