Great time fishing there. Got lots of large trout. Have been there twice. The people are very…read morenice, courteous and helpful

Exceptional trout stream. Pristine water and Fish are really strong and plentiful. Grounds are very…read morewell maintained. Camp ground was nice. They have a kids fishing pond with some very nice Trout. Great place, highly recommended and I will return to fish.

What a fantastic little campground! Five sites all right on the Cedar Creek. Fall asleep…read morelistening to the sound of water rushing by. All sites have water and electric and are nicely spaced apart. A dump station is within easy access on the property. Very quiet and peaceful. The host, Levi, is just one of those outstanding individuals who is always upbeat and wants to make sure you are enjoying your stay. Prices are comparable to a KOA without the "pack em in" feeling and the crowds. Plenty of places on the property to explore as well as the nearby George Washington National Forest. We found out about this place from a work friend and will be coming here regularly. Note that fishing the trout stocked creek does cost extra as Levi has day guests fishing it as well and needs to keep fishing pressure low. He also provides guided and semi-guided hunts during the season.

Had a group of family and friends here from North Dakota and we did a tube float. Ages from 7-60…read moreeveryone enjoyed the time and the teens enjoyed swimming around and pulling our tube island around the river. Beautiful day and the staff at Downriver are awesome. Very informative and helpful

We took the two-day trip with camping at Compton site. Online reservations was a breeze the staff…read moreis amazing. They are friendly and helpful, answering any questions and making sure we were informed about shuttle times, river conditions, and any weather precautions. Special shout out to Alex, who went way above and beyond in helping us on the first leg of our trip. He really made our experience more enjoyable! The only "negative" would be about the road condition into the camp site. The poor condition of the road beyond the gated entry really needs attention.

I really enjoy engaging with Murray's. Yesterday I spent an enjoyable day with Jeff Murray and…read moreDale, along with several other clients fly fishing the Rapidan River for brookies. An amazing day! Not only did I learn a great deal, I actually caught some beautiful fish. Jeff and Dale's expertise and capacity to teach is very evident. I also took a fly, tying class and a fly casting one on one session. These people are great. Immediately when I got home, I signed up for a coming smallmouth bass fishing on the Shenandoah. Highly recommend Murray's fly shop.

Harry Murray's Fly Shop is a great place to pick up any fly gear you need to replace, stock up on,…read moreetc. Lots of flies, fly rods, fly reels, waders, fly vests, fly tying stuff, tools fly tying books and videos, maps, and more! Beware, however. If you ask Harry for information on local fishing conditions - before you've even completed asking the question - he will immediately start spewing out what sounds like a rehearsed spiel. When I attempted to ask some other questions to refine my query and get more detailed information - his response came off as to fast, and somewhat dismissive. The other folks working in his store were friendly.

Erick took us out over Memorial Day weekend and we loved every minute of it! We did the 4 mile…read morestretch of river and we all wished we had done the 6 mile stretch because we weren't ready to be done! We got to see some great WV wildlife as well, spotting deer, an eagle, even a few snakes! We will be looking Lost River Eco Tours up again the next time we're in town! Thanks for a great day on the river!!

Greatest Family Adventure! We came up to the area to honor…read moreand celebrate a family member's life. In the process, our family decided to try out the Bear Mountain Ziplines. This became the highlight of our trip. The staff made everyone feel safe with their great instruction, professionalism, and patience with us first-timers. We soared over the tree tops, screaming, cheering and laughing all the way through. The views were incredible, and the course was well maintained. We all loved it. It was the perfect mix of adrenaline and family bonding. I would love to give this 100 stars and highly recommend it to anyone who is in the area, or even to make the trek just to come here, you will not be disappointed.

A fantastic small-business gem! The zip lining experience was both thrilling and welcoming. They…read moreprioritized safety without sacrificing fun, making even first-timers feel comfortable. The views were amazing, and the personal attention really set this apart. My husband and I came to Luray for a quiet weekend away. Katie and Jacob were our treetop guides. To say they were the best would be an understatement. Both of them were well versed in zip lining and made the experience so much fun. It was hard to be uncomfortable for long with them at the helm. Almost polar opposites - Katie was a burst of energy with an infection personality and Jacob was laid back, calming presence with an unexpected jokes that would catch you off guard. The pair made the zip lining experience that much more memorable. Highly recommended if you want a little thrill in the Luray area. If you are going in the summer, I would definitely take the earlier time slots - it gets hot up there.

Absolutely beautiful landscapes and views of the valley and ridge lines. The hike is a short…read moredistance (0.8 miles) to the view point, but the change in elevation makes it a great workout.

- Update - *Several…read morepeople have advised me that the bird that tried to attack me is a Ruffled Grouse!* Apparently, they are well known in the area and confirmed to be aggressive and make strange noises! *Don't say you haven't been warned! :-) Saturday for the Memorial Weekend, I went to Wardensville WV to hike the Eagle Rock. AKA Tuscarora Trail. It's a simple 1 hour from my house. It's part of the Great North Mountain that acts as part of a natural border of WV and VA for some miles. The total miles of the Tuscarora Trail is 252 miles. It runs through PA/MD/WV and VA. It catches some of the Appalacian Trail at the Matthew's Arm Campground area. This trail was built as an alternative route for the Appalacian Trail due to the fear of the AT being shut down from development along the areas. The Tuscarora Trailhead for this location starts on the tippy top of The Great North Mtn on US48/VA55. At this location also you are in George Washington National Forest. You honestly can't miss it. 66w to 81s. Strasburg Exit to US48/VA55 follow for about 17 miles and you crest the mountain. There is a sign at the crest on the left near the wooods saying Tuscarora Trail. You can see it from the road. It slightly catches your eye but on the right side, you will see a big brown sign that says Entering Wardensville Cooperative Wildliffe Management Area. Park at the sign. Do not block the fire gates. I started out a little upset by the amount of hiker garbage on the o/s guardrail. Tons of Ice tea and water bottles littering the entire area. Not just a couple. It's like a ground of plastic bottles here. Also a bit worrisome was the constant gunshots. Over and Over until about the 1.5 mile stretch ends. I even saw Shot gun casings on the path, but I guess the sign did say Wildlife management Area. Geeze. The first mile was strenuous. There, I passed my first and only group of people I ever saw. They seemed to be teens chaperoned by 3 adults. They were catching their breath on the first mile. It was steep. Afterward, it leveled out and you could see you were walking the ridgeline of the mountain by looking o/s the trees to the mountain next door. Same height. From here it went from breathlessly uphill to muscle scortching downhill and leveling out.. over and over.. so overall there was give and take. A lot of the path became weedy and made my legs itchy. Some times it was almost knee length weeds. and the bugs. oh... the bugs. Don't stop for too long. I was breathing in a lot of bug protien on Saturday, let me tell you I had bugs for prelunch, lunch and snack! You could hear them around your head like a beehive. It was very much more wild than SNP. You could feel the wildness out here... I swear I am surprised I didn't see a bear. It was definately Bear Country! Speaking of this, let me also tell you what scared the living heck out of me up there. (Turns out after the scare I was laughing out loud all to myself but at the the time... I thought I was going to die) I heard some leaves russling... I slowed down and made a little noise...This...This... Turkey Bird Thing races out of the woods at full turkey bird speed and is coming right at me. It puffs up it's whole body and the tail spreads out like a Turkey but it's not big like a Turkey, more of a chicken size but fatter.... anyway this thing runs to me with his body puffed out and all I could do was walk backward and shout No over and over and over.. It's amazing I didn't fall down! That bird was litterally attacking me. I guess there was a nest along the patch in the woods and I was a bit close but OMG, If it were a bear, I'd be dead. That simple. Freaking Bird. OMG.... so it went off to the right and made this sound like a beaten dog.. wimpering..it was terrible. and When I started on my way, it followed me ! It was walking in the woods making that sickening noise for a good couple yards...That whole situation made me wonder about this dumb whistle I brought with me for safety. wow. wth is this whistle going to do! I forgot it was even in my hand! and that was a bird! lol. So later at a rock outcrop I almost sit on the one snake I saw the entire time. He was identical to the rock. Identical. I looked right at him and sat next to him. (?!?) The views were nice. A good change from SNP views. I'm glad I chose to hike this mountain this summer. There's so much more of it to hike and it even meets up with the Stairway to Heaven I did a couple weeks prior. I'm interested in exploring it a bit more. I may need to invest in a bigger whistle and perhaps a nice size knife as well. In the end, I was trying to outhike the storm on the way back to the car. I almost made it. But I was dripping wet once I turned the key! It was a great day and a great hike.

Amazing experience!! We met Daryl, the pilot, early in the morning and he did some tests to see if…read morethe wind conditions were safe. Our ride took place the first weekend in October and the weather was perfect. The winds were very calm and it was peaceful up there. Only downside was the number of times we had to reschedule due to poor weather conditions but I understand because there is little control over the balloon. Daryl and his son were really nice. I'd definitely recommend it.

I found D&D Ballooning through a Living Social deal and decided a hot air balloon ride would be a…read morefun, once-in-a-lifetime type of experience...and it did not disappoint! Now, let me start by warning others that you need to be patient in scheduling your balloon ride and expecting that it may be rescheduled due to weather. The conditions need to be perfect for a safe ride, so don't despair - I promise it will be worth the wait. We rescheduled twice, and we were finally able to take our flight on the third try (8 months after we first scheduled it). Daryl and Debbie (the husband and wife owners) were very easy to work with, although they weren't proactive about contacting us due to weather concerns. I had to take the initiative to call 1-2 days before the ride to check with them on whether we'd be going. We met them at the Wal-Mart parking lot in Woodstock, where they had a big Suburban with a trailer containing the balloon and supplies. There was some ground wind, and they spent a good 30 minutes checking to make sure it was safe to go up. They even let a few small helium balloons go and tracked their ascent into the sky. Once they determined we were good to go, we drove to a nearby field and they started setting up. Seeing the balloon fill with air was really spectacular. They even had us help out by holding the mouth open while it inflated - I really appreciated the opportunity to be so involved and close to the action! Once we hopped in the basket, I was a little apprehensive because it seemed small to me. We did a private flight for two, so it was just us and the balloon pilot (Daryl) in a triangular-shaped basket. If you want a larger square basket, it's best to do a flight with more people (5-6 or more). Once we got off the ground, the balloon ascended really quickly. It felt like floating, which was unnerving at first, but I got used to it. We didn't go too high, which was just fine for me. We could see farms, cows, and even a few deer running through the woods. Daryl made friendly chit chat and told us a little about the balloon and answered questions. It was extremely relaxing and pleasant, and the sunset was spectacular. We stayed up for about 40 minutes. The landing was by far the least smooth part of the experience. We came down a little fast, and Daryl warned us that the balloon would bump off the ground. He instructed us to bend our knees and hold on. I didn't expect the bump to be so forceful - but it did make the experience that much more exciting. Putting the balloon away took a while, and it required the help of several people (including my boyfriend). Afterward, we had a nice sparkling grape juice toast back at the Wal-Mart. All in all, D&D Ballooning is a nice family business and they have a ton of experience in hot air balloons. They are very laid back and relaxed about everything, which some people may find a little worrisome, but I chalk it up to their experience. I felt safe even when we came in for the rough landing. I highly recommend this hot air balloon ride to adventure seekers. It is truly a unique experience!