No matter where you are in the New River Valley, you’ll always feel at home. The beautiful and safe outdoor landscape and local colleges and universities provide a family-friendly, academically-enriched environment for all ages. Residents are hospitable, kind, and open-minded; they chose to be here and actively support the region’s continued success. The area is full of artisans, craftsmen, and people who truly appreciate their contributions to the community.
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Virginia’s New River Valley experiences each season in a beautifully striking, yet mild manner. Fiery leaves engulf the trees each fall until winter comes crisp and fleetingly. Spring returns and the mountains burst to life to welcome in the summer, which settles in and pulls you out of the house for endless adventure. The range of elevation in the NRV makes nights atop mountains sometimes 10 degrees cooler than in the valley below. If you’re hiking to the top of Bald Knob or Buffalo Mountain, be prepared for chillier temperatures.
Enjoy spring in the New River Valley as the mountains and valleys burst to life and become saturated with beautiful flowers and vibrant trees. The air feels clean and pure here, and you’ll want to pause to breathe it all in.
Summer in the New River Valley is the season for hiking, kayaking, fishing, festivals and outdoor adventure of every kind. The NRV comes alive and everyone goes out to enjoy the fun.
Fiery leaves engulf the trees of the New River Valley each fall. The students are back and the excitement in the air is only matched by the gorgeous and vibrant fall foliage. Parents, alumni, and friends will come home to visit their favorite spots.
Winter in the New River Valley is crisp and fleeting; just enough snow caps the grand mountains bringing a new contrast against the brightest of blue skies.
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Onward NRV2021-12-30 15:37:272021-12-30 15:37:272021 Accolades and Awards for the NRV
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Onward NRV2021-12-28 15:05:592021-12-28 15:05:5910 Most Popular NRV Posts of 2021
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Onward NRV2021-12-16 15:05:472021-12-16 15:05:47NRV Communities Win Grants to Expand Broadband Access
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Onward NRV2021-12-14 12:00:322021-12-15 19:51:12Radford Wins Grant for High School Students to Earn IT Degrees
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Onward NRV2021-11-16 16:28:032021-11-16 16:28:03Blacksburg is the Best Place in VA for Working Families
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Onward NRV2021-11-12 11:55:052021-11-12 11:55:05Recreation Economy Growing in Giles County
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Onward NRV2021-10-08 09:00:532021-10-07 14:55:13Floyd Venues and Restaurants Featured in NY Times Article
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Onward NRV2021-10-07 11:03:082021-10-07 11:03:08NRV Cybersecurity Initiatives Featured in Virginia Economic Review
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Onward NRV2021-10-06 16:25:402021-10-06 16:25:40GO Virginia Grant will Fund Talent Project in Floyd and Pulaski Counties
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Onward NRV2021-10-06 12:40:222021-10-06 12:40:22BT Bus Promoting the NRV Makes Its Premiere
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Onward NRV2021-09-14 16:00:422021-09-14 16:37:1443 NRV Destinations and Businesses Win Best of Virginia 2021 Awards
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Onward NRV2021-09-01 13:48:082021-09-01 13:48:08Blacksburg Featured on ESPN’s Ultimate College Football Road Trip
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Onward NRV2021-08-31 16:47:512021-08-31 16:48:16Pete Dye River Course Ranked #10 Best Course You Can Play in VA
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Onward NRV2021-08-18 10:42:462021-08-18 10:50:23NRV Tech Companies Make Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies
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Onward NRV2021-08-13 09:00:322021-09-01 11:28:18Calfee Park Wins Third Consecutive Best of the Ballparks Award
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Onward NRV2021-07-22 11:10:582021-07-22 11:10:58Carilion NRV Medical Center Awarded Excellence in Nursing Designation
