
Outdoors
NRV Outdoors: Find Your Escape
Virginia’s New River Valley: A Natural Fit
MAJOR OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS

89+ MILES OF
THE NEW RIVER

50+ MILES OF
THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL

40+ MILES OF
THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
EXPERIENCE THE OUTDOORS IN THE NRV

Hiking & Trail Running:
- Bald Knob
- Rocky Knob
- Angel’s Rest
- Jefferson National Forest
- Buffalo Mountain

Biking & Cycling:
- Pandapas Pond
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Blacksburg Rotary Mountain Biking Skills Park
- Huckleberry Trail
- New River Trail
NRV Outdoors News:


6 NRV Locations Win Best of Blue Ridge 2023 Awards
New River Valley, VA – Six well-known locations and events…

Great Ways to Turn Fall into Fun in the NRV
New River Valley, VA – September is a beautiful month in…

Giles County Hikes with Views Featured in Go Hike Virginia
Giles County, VA - Sweeping vistas, fresh mountain air, and abundant…

Regional Partnership Creates Two-Phase River/Trail Center in Giles County
Giles County, VA - Giles County has announced a partnership with…

2021 Accolades and Awards for the NRV
New River Valley, VA – Virginia’s New River Valley was frequently…

Recreation Economy Growing in Giles County
Giles County, VA – The recreation economy is growing and expanding…

Floyd Venues and Restaurants Featured in NY Times Article
Floyd County, VA – The New York Times Travel section recently…

Pearisburg Named One of Virginia’s Picturesque Mountain Towns
Giles County, VA – Pearisburg was named one of Virginia’s…

Play a Round at These NRV Disc Golf Courses
New River Valley, VA – One of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors…

Mountain Lake Among Top Sustainable Destinations in Virginia
Giles County, VA – Mountain Lake was recently featured as one…

New River Among Favorite Rivers in the Blue Ridge Mountains
New River Valley, VA – The New River was listed among 13 favorite…
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