This park is located behind the area where there is a McDonalds and Hampton Inn. It was nice to…read moretake a break here. There is a walking trail that I did not go on. I parked by a stream and watched some bluebirds. There are sports areas. I like the Halloween decorations.

Best park in the area, it's clean well-maintained and has bathrooms. It's got a creek to play in…read morethat shallow and safe. It's got outside exercise equipment. Plenty of parking and very nice covered picnic area. The Play ground it's self is very large and has something for kids of all ages. If you're in this area and looking for a playground this is the one you want to go to.

Tony Vanoy & I were driving home to West Virginia on I-77 in Austinville, VA and decided to stop…read moreand check out the park. It cost $7 per car load fee but if you have handicap plaquard, it's free entrance. There is no waterfall, it's more of a rapid in the river. There is a very old extremely large Victorian style Hotel and several out buildings. A gift shop, picnic tables, camping spaces and outdoor music venue area. A lovely area to visit!

I came to this campground after I looked on line to see if I could fish during the night for…read morecatfish. The answer came back that registered campers could but not general public. Park day use areas close down at 10 PM. According to the Internet, they only close these fishing areas at 10 PM for daytime visitors but last registered campers fish all night. At 10PM, we were asked to leave the fishing pier. I mentioned what the Internet said and the ranger seemed baffled and said that it's not true so we had to leave. He did say he would look into it because it was important to him that people had the right info. Problem is, during the summer, in this part of the country, the water gets hot and the fish go deep. Being a bank angler, it's impossible to catch any catfish during the day, they only come shallow at night. The bass fishing is the same. Fishermen and hunters pay for the bulk of what it costs to keep these parks operational yet when we would like to use them, we get the shaft. This quote is from the VA Outdoors Management : A lot of our funding to help conserve wildlife and habitat comes from public spending on things like fishing and hunting licenses, tags, or stamps, boat registrations, and via a federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition. Those sources of financial support have helped us protect hundreds of species and their habitat for over 100 years, but there's always more we can do for Virginia's wildlife. That's where you come in. You too can become a steward of the outdoors by supporting our work or working with us -- whether you hunt, fish, and boat or simply enjoy the outdoors. So, you can see what I'm saying. It is not right or fair that everyone else gets to do what they want but we flip the bill for it. Then our rights keep getting tanked. They put hiking trails and bike trails and beaches for swimming, but keep taking away hunting and fishing rights and they keep raising the prices. Hunters and fishermen are always on the bottom of the list of whom these people cater to. It's not fair or just. At the very least, we should be able to fish when we want especially when that is the only time those fish will bite!!!

This park is one of those ones that feels like a private to public site; the majestic house at the…read morelakefront has been turned into a visitor center. The visitor center has a room or two of exhibitions on hydrology and wildlife but is not anything big. I came seeking a New Year's hike and expecting some scenery while being unsure if the amount of trails available would be enough. I managed to spend a solid two hours circumnavigating the place. In summer, swimming and boating are more likely the activities du jour, and it appears to be an excellent place for such activities. While the park looks close to the highway on the map, it feels like being at a park and there isn't any road noise. Like most VA state parks, they do charge for parking (waived for New Year's Day).

During a family vacation stay at an AirBnb river house in Draper VA over a long weekend in mid-June…read more2022, I called Anthony at River Junction C&C to rent a canoe for 2 days. He was very friendly and offered to deliver the canoe, paddles, and 2 adult life vests on early Saturday morning (8:30am). Very reasonable rates and friendly service. I would strongly recommend River Junction C&C for any of your canoe rental needs. Anthony prefers to communicate by phone or text messages (instead of emails). Look for more information on their Facebook page which will have the following URL: https://www.facebook.com/riverjunctioncampground.

I feel like I found a hidden gem at this campground! Located right on the massive River, the site…read morehad plenty of space for my tent, car, plus a picnic table and fire ring. Restrooms with shower were clean and roomy. The rv campers were friendly too. All and all, I wish I lived closer because I would love to make this a regular experience. Woke up to the fog covering the land making it feel magical. It's a 10/10!

The main City Park in the town of Galax, VA, Felts Park hosts the annual Galax Old Fiddlers'…read moreConvention every August. The Fiddlers' Convention is the pre-imminent get-together in the world for lovers of bluegrass and old-time mountain music, and routinely draws over 5,000 folks for a six/seven day celebration of all things old-time musical. Felts Park provides its 3,000 seat covered grandstand and huge covered stage for the event, as well as space for 500-800 travel trailers and campers for those attendees wishing to "rough it" while attending the festival. The park is over 28 acres in size, and offers plenty of room for attendees to spread out, and just have a great week of music, fellowship and relaxation in the mountains. Local Galax residents have a lot of other park features to enjoy when the Old Fiddlers' Convention isn't in town: a huge outdoor swimming pool, baseball and soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds and covered picnic shelters and lots of room to walk and jog. The Park is a lovely civic asset, and a wonderful host to my favorite annual mountain music celebration.

This was a gem that my daughter found. You get on a "safari bus" and see all of the animals. From…read morewater buffalo, a camel zebras and a host of other native African animals. You can buy feed to feed most of the animals. The tour guides tell you all about the animal facts so you leave with more knowledge.

this animal park is absolutely a terrible for animals. the spider monkey is like a tall corn cage…read more little to no enrichment for these primates. they could easily plant a tree or bushes in the enclosure giving them enrichment similar to their native environment. the tortoise was worse. it is about 3-4ft in length. the enclosure is so small the tortoise can not move more than a foot. there is not adequate sun protection in its enclosure.there is no enrichment items available.

I absolutely loved it here. The golf course is spectacular. On the first tee box I had to pause…read morefor a moment. The fairway is probably 60-70 feet below you and stretches out towards the tree line. The par 3 2nd comes back a little to your left, and then you see the third hole as it wraps around water just below. Absolutely stunning. It's a tough track and I would say is fun from every set of tees (black, blue, white, gold, and even the red tees). Water comes into play on about a dozen holes. Highlights are the first tee box/first hole (it's a reachable par 5), the third as it wraps around a pond, the second half of the par 5 5th hole, the eighth hole looks like it's on top of the world, the views from the 10th tee box, the thirteenth hole (a brute of a par 5), and some of the best par 4s in Virginia (holes 15, 16, and 18). I stayed in the smaller of the two lodges that overlook the 18th green. We had a suite with a master with a king and another room with two double beds. Lots of space, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a porch. It was also the cleanest room I may have ever stayed in. Some of the nicest views were from the porch that included the storm that rolled through at night and the fog that followed in the morning. There is only one restaurant on property and the food was excellent. Love that the dessert menu was never fixed. I had an ice cream cookie sandwich that was excellent. The people here truly make this place special. Whoever cleaned our room deserves a raise. Bo (the head pro) and Sherrie in the pro shop are maybe the nicest people I have met playing golf, and that is saying something. The wait staff and grounds crew were all extremely nice as well. I know there is a 5-star resort down the road that I visited for a bit, but I would much rather be here every day of the week. (Not saying I wouldn't turn down a free stay and play at the other place.) Needless to say this is now on my list for places to have a relaxing weekend getaway filled with great golf.

Really a nice golf course! Quite playable not tricked up. It seemed if memory serves me there was a…read morehuge difference between regular Mens and Senior tees. Would have liked something in between. Condo was quite fine. I got a little package and it was a good value for the money!

This campground is 1st class. Water and electric at each site. Sites are level with gravel…read more Horses stay in barns which are excellent. Bath house is wonderful. Camp manager is helpful and friendly. There are cabins to rent. Trails are right out of camp in the Jefferson NF on FS roads and dirt trails. Moderate difficulty with some trail on fall line.

Has anyone ever camped at Hungry Horse East, VA campgrounds and had a problem with them??? I have…read morecamped several times there and have always spread the word about how amazing their campgrounds & bath house are. TWO yrs ago (5/2014) I complained about their cancelation fees and guess what....I went to make reservations for May 2016, and because I made this "complaint" and he doesnt want to put up with campers with compliants, I am not allowed to make reservations and camp there any longer!!! Really????Two years ago, I did say something about his $56.00 to cancel reservation fee being rather steep, especially when I had a friend that was coming in the same day & would take my spot ............ I put it behind me, infact had forgotten about it....BUT, NOT Walter of Hungry Horse East, VA who does not need "campers" business!!!! I was so hurt - really, since all my friends are going...and that is what I told him, I have to tell my friends, I cant go??? Yep he said - go to Iron Mountain .... So Sheila....here we come my dear!!!!