The historic town of Danville, Virginia may be best known as being the last confederate capital, but it is also home to several picturesque parks, historic sites and recreation activities. Visitors will enjoy hiking along Dan Daniel Memorial Park on the Dan River, Ballou Park and Riverwalk Trail. Finally, those looking for a bit of outdoor fun will enjoy gol… read more
Cascade is rural community located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The area is just north of the North Carolina border and about 20 miles from Danville, Virginia. The Dan River, which flows through Virginia and North Carolina, offers outdoor activities. Dan River includes a network of hilly trails and an expansive waterway for boating. Cascade does not hav… read more
Keeling is located in southern Virginia near the North Carolina border. While there are no hotels located in Keeling, there are several hotels located in nearby Danville. Danville, located on the Dan River, features eight miles of trails on The Riverwalk on the Dan, and 17 miles of trails on the Anglers Ridge Mountain Bike Trail. After a long day of biking o… read more
Eden, North Carolina is about one hour due north of Greensboro and only a few miles south of the border between North Carolina and Virginia. Eden is close to a number of recreation areas--including Hanging Rock State Park, where hikers will find rock precipices, waterfalls, and thick forests. RV campers will find several parks within a 30-minute drive of Ede… read more
Cascade, Virginia is a very small rural town in the Blue Ridge mountains and the Jefferson National Forest. The town is within 30 minutes of Smith Mountain Lake, Lake Reidsville, Dan River and Martinsville Speedway. Guests in Cascade can enjoy fishing, hiking, mountain climbing and biking. Hotels near Cascade give guests close proximity to several outdoor ac… read more
When you hear "Virginia is for lovers," you may find yourself asking if Virginia is for lovers on a budget. While hundreds of luxury mountain chalets and expensive bed and breakfasts make their home in Virginia, that doesn't mean a Vir… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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