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.

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!

The glamping was great. Near the highway and the train but amenities were great. Massanutten tent…read morehas amazing views but the blue ridge tent is closer to the parking area and showers. The inside was spacious and fit us 5 comfortably. We did the short rafting trip which was perfect for young kids. Jumped off the raft several times for some swimming. Everything went very smoothly with the staff, and they had a food truck on the property where we enjoyed lunch.

What a good HAWT time!…read more We came on a Saturday, mid August, and had a good, relaxing time. Besides the heat trying to take me out, I had absolutely no complaints. Front Royal Outdoors had their logistics in order from start (parking) to the brief bus ride, all the way to finish (exit). Our party all opted to do the deluxe tube (approximately $41 for the entire experience) that offered more support (a place to hold your beverage of choice) and the possibility to maximize on one's lazy river experience. As an FYI, every "order" of course came with a life jacket. The river itself was calm and effortless, for the most part. I think our experience was a little over 3.5 hours. My only recommendation would be to hydrate and find a time/date where the heat is not doing what it does best.... drains ya.

Our group had an incredible experience with both tubbing and camping. The camp sites we had were…read moreright along the water and were beautiful. Tubbing was a little iffy only because the forecasted weather looked like it could storm, but Jeff worked with our group to make sure we could still maximize our time on the water by bumping our reservation to an earlier time slot. Adam was our bus driver and he couldn't have been more accommodating to our large group. He even sang happy birthday and a few other songs to our friend who we were celebrating her birthday for! Overall great experience with everyone we met, definitely would recommend and can't wait to come back!

Great location, with excellent facilities. Oh yeah super nice folks too! This will be our new…read morehome base in Front Royal for fishing and floating. The Fisher's & Crew

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

My group and I had the worst experience staying at Golden Rock Campground. It was so bad, we ended…read moreup shortening our trip from two nights to one. First, when we arrived, someone else had taken our reserved spot; they claimed their spot was taken so they chose ours right on the river. A young woman showed up finally convinced them to leave. That started an entire night of harassment. This specific group of campers played music at a volume I didn't know existed. A few from our group went and asked them to turn it down around midnight and were met with explicit language. We had to leave the campground to get service and call the camp host, who took almost an hour to show up. The group turned down the music while the host was there, but turned it back up the moment he left and played it all night long, while threatening to "take care of" us while we slept because we didn't give them our original campsite. The experience was absolutely awful. This campground does not have an onsite camp host and it takes forever for one to show up. They DO NOT comply by their own campground rules. There are tons of campgrounds in the area, do yourself a favor and choose a different one. Golden Rock Campground hosts are more concerned with campers who have been coming to their campground for years over the comfort of everyone else. We were issued a very partial refund but that did not make up for the awful experience.

While in Virginia we opted to take the kids to this city center. It's really appealing and looks…read morewell taken care of. There is a workout area, park, and pool area for young kids and a full pool area as well. Upon entry we were immediately turned off as staff are all rude from the front desk to the lifeguards. The woman at the front was so brash. Cost Warrenton locals: $6 kids and $7.50 adults for the pool area, playground is free. They have family lockers and rooms to change in which is really cool. Everything is clean. Pool area isn't ventilated well and needs fans. It's more humid inside than out on a hot day. They also have minimal seats with broken chairs if you're a bystander. There are three lifeguards on duty which makes you feel secure in the size of the play area, some of them however have their feet kicked up and are talking to each other on walkie talkies so not sure how much attention they are paying to the kids. The kids had lots of fun inside and outside. Loved going down the big slide and playing in the water area. It is a good break for the kids and I would recommend it, as long as you know all the rules and regulations ahead of time.

We are seasonal locals and in the area during winter and summer breaks. Somehow, this summer was…read moreour first visit to the Aquatic center. Impressed! We found it to be clean with ample space. Seating along the pool areas is ample and allows for parents/caregivers to easily supervise. I was especially impressed with how many lifeguards were on duty and how attentive they appeared to be. The desk staff were helpful and very friendly. We live on Miami Beach, so swimming inside is pretty foreign to us. That said, we really enjoyed the center and feel fortunate to have it as a fun option while visiting family!

What a fantastic experience at Royal Horseshoe Farm! The owner greeted us, was very friendly, and…read moreshowed those of us with little experience how to maneuver our horses. Our trail guide was delightful, and the trails were beautiful, including streams, woods, and open fields! We had the opportunity to walk, trot, and canter our horses, and our experienced young teens had just as much fun as us inexperienced grown-ups! The farm was very nice, and the horses seemed well loved and cared for. We have gone on multiple other trail rides in different states and countries, and this one is definitely a favorite!

Easy to book for family of 5 over phone with Rose. Fit and measured kids for their ride pretty…read morequick....love that they let us get use to horse prior to hour trail ride and gave instructions before leaving Perfect weather! Excellent ride through stream, up/down hills and trails in woods, through open pastures, etc Gianna (sp?) guide was excellent and patient and took good pace for us as beginners w minimal riding experience Hour ride for $50 each was well worth hour drive from WV ....would definitely recommend

This hike is on the A.T. Trumbo Hollow (day hike) starts on…read moreVa State Rte 55/John Marshall Hwy in Linden Va. Same place as the the Manassas Gap Hike I went on two weeks ago but across the street. Again, lots of great parking. Starting at Rte 55 going onto Trumbo Hollow you are going Southward on the AT. No views but a great hike. Saw a lot of thru hikers today, most of which commented to us about the great weather! Today's 80 degrees and breezy is amazing compared to heat index of 110 degrees last week so these guys were all talking about it as we met them on the trail. Crossed some creeks and walked through 3 nice size fields which I think is cool when you are in the woods forever and then the world opens up into a sunshiny field. With the breeze, it was perfect.3 miles to reach Jim & Molly Denton Shelter. It was actually quite nice. A wooden privy out to the side and showers on the other side... a cooking station and the shelter itself even had a porch and rocking chairs. These thru hikers must think this is the MGM out here. I obviously thought it was impressive. Then we just turn and walk the way back. Nothing spectacular except doing what you love to do. Hiking. I love it. It lifts all my worries and stresses off my shoulders with each step and I feel like I have accomplished something. Of course I took my friend with me again. He laughs when I text him asking what he's doing. He knows what I'm going to ask! Though I love hiking by myself, (loner by choice), my friend is the best hiking partner ever. We just shut up and hike. Every once in a while we laugh or act stupid but mostly we are quiet and just keep hiking. I did see one snake. That was it. A Northern Ring-Neck Snake. It's actually the second one of these I've seen so far in July and the second ever in my lifetime. I thought that was pretty odd. But these snakes are so tiny. They are so thin and only reach about 12-15 inches. Perfectly harmless. I'd probably do this hike again. I liked the flow of it well enough and it's close to home.