gilescounty.org 3 4 GILES COUNTY 2017-2018 gilescounty.org 5 6 GILES COUNTY 2017-2018 8 Social Media Contents 9 Welcome

10 River Trail

12 River Itineraries

16 New River Water Trail Map

18 Weddings

20 Things to do

24 Hiking

26 Biking 10 RiverTrail Map Published for the Giles County Tourism Committee by Country Media, Inc. Design by: Country Media, Inc. 28 Lodging Phillip Vaught Photos by: 30 Camping Alisa H. Moody - Wild Country Studios 32 Dining David Martin - Night Watchman Photography Billy Bowling 34 Shopping Kristie Lea Photography Nathan Cooke Photography Things to do Laura’s Focus Photography 36 The Arts 20 Virginia Tourism Corporation Writing by: Cora Gnegy Joanne Anderson 38 History Main Cover Image by: Billy Bowling 40 Business

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Welcome to Giles County in Virginia’s New River Valley! Giles is a great place to live, work, and do business. With a population of 16,700, our residents are proud of this place they call home. Quality educational systems, access to higher education, and low cost of living are some @emily.harrell qualities our residents enjoy. Home to Leiane Gibson both high technology startup business and international corporations, Giles provides access to a high quality of life for employers and their employees. Combining the world-class fishing and hunting along the New River Water Trail, with unique lodging and premier Jeremy L Porterfield destination dining you have plenty to discover during your time in Giles County. @MamaBichon Visit our five small towns, explore our 92 square miles of the Jefferson National Forest, and enjoy the variety of outdoor recreation and adventure within our area. As you browse our newest edition of the Visitors Guide we hope you will come and enjoy Virginia’s Mountain Playground®. Sincerely, @elena.dionysia Chris McKlarney Stephanie Parker Giles County Administrator Chris McKlarney

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8 GILES COUNTY 2017-2018 Introduction

Thank you for your interest in Giles County, Virginia! Welcome to those who have not yet explored Virginia’s Mountain Playground®. Welcome back to those who are visiting once again for our mountains, river, creeks & streams, friendly communities, historical sites, or events & festivals. As you dive into your adventure

Photo by David Martin in Giles, enjoy 37 miles of the New River ~ a beautiful, four-season region in the Appalachian Water Trail, five towns and multiple Mountains of western Virginia. National Forests, country roads, communities that offer lodging, history, dining, shopping, and outdoor adventure rivers and streams, mountains, valleys and charming small towns for every traveler. Family friendly vacations, offer some of the nation’s best in family and rural lifestyles, job and small group gatherings, corporate outings entrepreneurial opportunities and wonderful outdoor recreation. To and meetings, the entire wedding party, lifetime locals, transplants from all over and visitors alike, Giles (most or reunion groups all find their place in residents drop the County) is a slice of heaven on earth. Giles. If you’re searching for a relaxing or thrilling adventure, you have found your 92 SQUARE MILES OF JEFFERSON NATIONAL FOREST destination. Enjoy our newest edition of the 52 MILES OF THE FAMOUS APPALACHIAN TRAIL Giles County Visitors Guide to learn more 37 MILES OF THE STUNNING NEW RIVER about our attractions, events, business 100s OF MILES OF TRAILS AND BACKROADS community, and schools. Then share with SENSATIONAL SUNRISES AND SUNSETS a friend to plan your trip to Virginia’s Mountain Playground™. We’ll see you ... and wonderful small streams, mountain biking and hiking, soon! ziplining and awesome views provide a wide range of adventure. Sincerely, Cora Gnegy From soft activities for the walker, birdwatcher, camper and Tourism Marketing Director geocache explorer to exhilarating escapades like whitewater rafting, treetop ziplining and challenging mountain biking and hiking that Cora Gnegy ranges from strolling to strenuous, Giles County is the perfect place to relax or challenge your limits ~ or both.

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The New River is the second oldest river in the world, so it was “new” when discovered, and it is one of the few to flow north. The majority of its 37 miles of Giles County is suitable for many activities though it ranges from a depth of a few inches in some places to 100 feet at the base of the Palisades Cliffs.

THE NEW RIVER WATER TRAIL

A new appreciation and its name points to a Captain Byrd. He backwards, using the New River as her recognition for the value of the nation’s was charged with opening a road from guide home. rivers is materializing through water the James River to Abingdon in 1764. A local cooperative effort has trails. Which is where the ubiquitous The map he used, written by Thomas been initiated to promote and enhance paddle replaces the knobby-soled Jefferson in 1755, did not show the river, New River Water Trail experiences, hiking boot for forward motion, and the so Byrd noted it as “New River.” develop maps, and landmark trail is filled with sparkling, free-flowing Headwaters are found near designations, and connect with land and water. From the seat of a canoe, kayak, Blowing Rock, N.C., and the New River bicycle trails. As a recreational corridor raft, boat, or paddleboard, the waterway is one of a few waterways which flows through beautiful scenery, abundant fish hiker in Giles County glides along the north. Water depths in Giles County and birds and noteworthy geological surface of the New River. range from a few inches to 100 feet formations, the New River provides Preservation, restoration, near the Palisades vertical rock cliffs cut waterway adventures for all outdoorsy and pure enjoyment of this historical away by the river’s constant flow across folks. river have propelled Giles County centuries. Historically speaking, the New Visitors who enjoy a soft organizations and individuals to River provided a transportation route adventure can cruise quietly along designate the New River as a natural, for Indians, pioneers, and commercial sections of the waterway, while waterway trail. A little more than 10 trades, and served as a life-saving those who lean toward more thrilling percent of its 320 miles meander landmark in the 1700s for Mary Draper excitement can find it in Class I, II, and through the county, and the waterway Ingles. Mrs. Ingles was captured by III rapids in places along the entire 37 is notable for being the second oldest Indians who took her hundreds of miles miles. Local outfitters offer equipment, river in the world (thus, New compared on waterways up into the Ohio Valley. guides, knowledge, and half-day, full- to the Nile). One of several stories about Upon escaping, she followed the rivers day and overnight excursions on this

10 GILES COUNTY 2017-2018 Photo by Billy Bowling wonderful, friendly, historic waterway. Fast water and big rocks create the perfect water environment for big smallmouth bass and flathead catfish. You can pull a canoe up on an island and fish with jigs or spinner baits to hook some fine trophies. The New River also has several lazy, slow stretches where fisherman can enjoy the scenery and still have luck fishing for rock bass near grass beds. The slow water, near dams along the river, house flathead and channel catfish, as well as walleye and smallmouth bass when fished with live bait. Whether fishing, sunning, socializing, exploring, or picnicking, the New River Water Trail is one of the coolest ways to experience a significant, natural habitat in Giles County.

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EGGLESTON TO PEMBROKE TO RIPPLEMEAD TO PEMBROKE RIPPLEMEAD BLUFF CITY 2718-3062 RIVER RD, 201 RIVER ROAD, 995 RIPPLEMEAD ROAD, EGGLESTON, VA 24086 PEMBROKE, VA 24136 RIPPLEMEAD, VA 24150

Distance: 6 miles Distance: 2.5 miles Distance: 8.5 miles Estimated Float Time: 3 hours Estimated Float Time: 1 hour Estimated Float Time: 4 hours Estimated Fishing Time: 6 hours Estimated Fishing Time: 3 hours Estimated Fishing Time: 8 hours

Onef o the best whitewater runs With towering cliffs lining both sides At shor but beautiful float inf all o Virginia, offering Class I and II’s of the river, including the historic Palisades characterized by numerous islands and throughout the entire length of the float. In Cliffs on river right just downstream of the riffles throughout, this section is a great run addition to scenic, towering bluffs along the put in, this section is recognized as one of the for a quick afternoon or morning float. It banks, this is one of the top paddling trips most scenic floats in all of Virginia. Short riffles can also be added to the sections before in the southeast. Big Stony Creek, a stocked are scattered throughout the float, appealing or after it to lengthen the trip. One of the trout stream, enters on river right about to both boaters and anglers. Fly anglers can largest tributaries of the New, Walker Creek, halfway through the trip and Clendenin try casting a wooly bugger in the eddies and Shoals, located about 2 miles from the runs. While spin fisherman can try top-water enters on river left near the end of the float takeout, is a strong Class II rapid with large baits along the grass edges early and late signaling the beginning of Whitt Riverbend wave trains throughout. Smallmouth and in. the day This float has one strong Class II, Park. This float has one strong Class II at the musky fishing is good throughout the float, two milder Class II’s, and several Class I riffles. beginning of the float and the rest are Class particularly in the oxygenated riffles during Take out off Route 623 on river right at the I and riffles. Take out off Route 636 on river the warmer months. Take out on river left Pembroke VDGIF ramp just upstream of the left at the entrance of Whitt Riverbend Park just below the Route 460 Bridge. Route 623 Bridge. and before the Route 460 Bridge.

12 GILES COUNTY 2017-2018 Lodging Package Cabin, Canoeing, Tubing Kayaking, Rafting and Fishing. Family Adventure on the New River Book the cabin or come play for a day! $15 a day

www.newriversedge.com | 540-599-8382 Photo by Billy Bowling

Toon the Do New • fishing • kayaking • standup paddleboarding • swimming • tubing • canoeing • rafting • Class I, II and III rapids • full of soft and exhilarating adventures - ALSO - • American Heritage River • New River name official around 1750.

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BLUFF CITY TO NARROWS TO NARROWS GLEN LYN Creeks, Streams 100-128 TANNERY RD, 2000 VIRGINIA AVENUE, PEARISBURG, VA 24134 NARROWS, VA 24124 and Ponds Distance: 4 miles Distance: 5.5 miles Big and Little Stony Creek Estimated Float Time: 1.5 hours Estimated Float Time: 2.5 hours Premier trout fishing streams Estimated Fishing Time: 4 hours Estimated Fishing Time: 6 hours Johns Creek Mostly smooth water with A very calm float with several Trout fishing one long shoal about a mile into the riffles and big islands dotting its float. Take out is on river left at VDGIF course. Put-in at either the Lurich Road Narrows Mill Creek ramp at Camp Success Park in the access on river left just downstream Nature Park town of Narrows just downstream from of Narrows Falls, or at the Rich Creek fishing the mouth of Wolf Creek. WARNING: VDGIF ramp on river right about a mile Narrows Falls, a dangerous Class III downstream. Take out at the Glen Lyn The Falls at Dismal Creek rapid that descends 7 feet in 50 feet of VDGIF ramp just above the Route 460 Stock trout fishing river, looms downstream of the takeout Bridge at Glen Lyn Park. Approximately and presents numerous hazards in its 7 miles of river flows through Virginia Wolf Creek course including the remains of an old before exiting the state, but finding a Smallmouth bass, dam. takeout can be challenging. blue gill, redeye

14 GILES COUNTY 2017-2018 One of the best fishing rivers in Virginia and a top smallmouth river in the country, the New River supports outstanding populations of nearly every major freshwater game fish in the region, including:

• smallmouth bass • walleye • spotted bass • black crappie • largemouth bass • channel catfish • rock bass • flathead catfish • striped bass • yellow perch • white bass • redbreast sunfish • hybrid striped bass • bluegill • muskellunge

Many of the state’s current fish records were caught in the New River, and there is potential to yield many more record-setting catches due to trophy catch and release regulations set by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Photo by Virginia Tourism Corporation Virginia Tourism by Photo

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hi c S Golf Course Appalachian Trail. Limited parking and a popular seasonal spot. c k NEWPORT a Edge n l y a i p d p H Sinking 1. New River Junction: Private river access available only when the New River Junction is d. A r o o Moose & R Bo ll w 604 a o k s Creek e w New River open. $4 access fee for week days. $5 for weekends. Always check their e d Rd. F 772 lf Cr Hol d. e Covered Wo l R Walker Creek r Cabins ek l o ry Cre i 61 w ing Bridge a Facebook page before leaving. 2591 Big Falls Rd, Blacksburg 540-639-6633 623 Sink 601 r Day Hikes to Enjoy Retreat #1 ss T Palisades gra lue 708 622 G Cliffs 460 B Angel’s Rest uinea 2. New River Park Private Access: Private campground. Please contact for reservations M Rd. This steep trail from Pearisburg to the overlook is less than 4 miles tn. 4 100 . 730 and more information- 540-599-2777 . PROSPECTDALE d d R Buck Laire round trip. Parking is available at the Pearis Cemetery Trailhead R The Palisades E on

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War Spur Trail M gravel. The boat ramp is on the left just outside of the parking lot. Primitive camping, Country Store Valley Rd c ek . C This loop trail, accessible past Mountain Lake Lodge provides Wa Cre bathrooms and picnic shelter are available. lker o 460 y spectacular northeastern views. Also takes hikers through Eastern R ke d al . W r's k GILES COUNTY Hemlock groves and rhododendron606 forests. Cree 9. Bluff City Boat Landing: Turn onto Cord Rd. at east end of Rt 460 bridge and at Dismal Falls N 652 stop sign turn left onto Thomas Dr. - Turn Right onto Tannery Rd. - Go across tracks 42 e 671 w under the bridge.

PULASKI COUNTY R iv 10. Camp Success Boat Landing: Take Rt. 460 to Narrows. Cross over the New 612 e r 685 River and take your Þrst right turn onto Lurich Rd. Camp Success is on your right. OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES Drive all the way to the end of the camp's gravel road to get to the boat ramp. The 100 606 1 New River's Edge: OutÞtter specializing in family and group activities. Lodging, tubing, canoeing, camp offers primitive camping and bathrooms. kayaking, shuttle, food and beverage. Play for a day 10:00am-4:00pm $15.00. Private boat access. 11. Lurich Road Boat Landing: Take Rt. 460 to Narrows. Cross over the New River and Third Saturday in www.newriversedge.com | (540) 599-8382 Please visit September take your Þrst right turn onto Lurich Rd. Pass Camp Success, on your right. Drive www.newriverwatertrail.com approximately 3 miles. The boat ramp will be on your right just past the Narrow Falls. at Glen Lyn Town Park New River Outdoor Co.: New River Outdoor Co. specializes in professionally guided Þshing trips on the muddyaccerace.com 2 for more information and detailed 42 12. Rich Creek Boat Landing: Located near Gentry's Landing on US-460E in Rich Creek. smallmouth- and musky-rich waters of the nationally recognized New River and private, waterfront paddle maps. vacation rentals along the hidden banks of Walker Creek. www.newriveroutdoorco.com Public boat ramp made of concrete. This site is within walking distance to the Gentry's (540) 921-7438 Landing Campground. Bland County D 13. Glen Lyn Boat Landing: Public concrete boat ramp within the Glen Lyn Town 3 Tangent OutÞtters: Full service outÞtter and guide service, specializing in canoeing, kayaking, rafting, park on US-460E in Glen Lyn. This ramp is adjacent to an RV campground. mountain biking and guided Þshing. www.tangentoutÞtters.com | (540) 626-4567

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Public Boat Landing Appalachian Trail Camping e N t . s a F 3. Eggleston Springs Private Access: E o t a r k The campground is adjacent to the Eggleston 2 boat ramp. CampÞres are e # Private Boat Access Great Eastern Trail r G premitted at this site along with RV's. There are approximately 50 sites, and all sites have water and lighting available with some street lights Lodging Mary Draper Ingles Trail Wylie 12 219 around. Take Eggleston Rd. and turn onto Cliffview St. right before the Falls Virginia's Cabin Rentals Mountain Biking Trails 635 613 KIRE Craig County Eggleston Bridge. Glen Alton Farm Walking Trail 25 min. Dining Scenic Biking Route Cherokee Flats 4. Pembroke Boat Access: Take Rt. 460 to Pearisbburg/Ripplemead Exit. White Rocks to Paint Bank Turn toward Ripplemead and follow the paved road over the railroad PETERSTOWN Campground tracks. It will turn to gravel. The boat ramp is on the left just outside of the Rt. 460 / 4 Lane Horse Trails 635 ony Creek Rd St ail Big parking lot. Primative camping, bathrooms and picnic shelter are Tr il Kairos ian lachian Tra 219 ch ppa available. Secondary Road Paved Primative Camping ala A Wind Rock GLEN LYN pp Shumate A INTERIOR 5. Whitt Riverbend Park Access: Take Rt. 460 to Pearisbburg/ Narrow or Gravel Road RV Camping Falls 219 Ripplemead Exit. Turn toward Ripplemead and follow the paved road over 613 the railroad tracks. It will turn to gravel. The boat ramp is on the left just

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. n R ur Rye Hol d. lo Walker Creek . w b Rd. d 621 il R Jefferson National Forest k erry W s F Retreat #2 C in Cherokee Flats Day Use Area dw 4. Eggleston Springs Private Access: Private ramp access for $5.00. Campground s 730 ' oo r G 460 Designed to accommodate wheelchair bound anglers, Cherokee G e R has 2 cabins and primitive camping. Take Eggleston Rd. and turn onto Cliffview St. 665 re lk i e Wa EGGLESTON v Flats is a streamside, paved trail that provides easy access to n V y e alle Rd. r right before the Eggleston Bridge. Rt. 813. 540-626-6366 625 un Rd. R 3 fishing holes on Big Stony Creek, a stocked trout stream. r R . a o d g ad d. 605 R u un R r S 663 e R we 663 Spruc 5. Pembroke Boat Landing: Take Rt. 460 to Snidow Rd. in Pembroke. Stay right. Take left To 663 Glen Alton Day Use Area t. M d. fork onto River Road. Boat Landing sign can be seen. Follow paved road over the railroad op n R T to Multiple trails and use areas. Some trails suitable for wheelchairs. Wood's Hole s t le a g tracks. Boat ramp is on left just before bridge. l Hostle g 300 acres to explore at this historic site. F Giles Mountain E 2 GILES COUNTY Ap d. palac try R hian Tra Vineyard and Winery res il 6. R&R Campground: On the opposite side of the Pembroke Boat Landing. Mary Ingles Trail Fo US Primative camping. 540-922-0091 Following the NRWT right-river from the Glen Lyn Park, this historic 730 oad R trail follows the path of heroine Mary Draper Ingles. STAFFORDSVILLE gs MONTGOMERY COUNTY prin 7. New River's Edge Private Access: Take Rt. 460 to Snidow Road in Pembroke. Bear S 100 622 Stay to the right. Take the left fork onto River Rd. over the railroad tracks and bridge. It Virginia Walk Trail 625 This 1.3 mile nature trail meanders around White Rocks Montgomery County becomes Rocky Hollow Rd. NRE is on the right through the green gate across from the old Campground. The name “Virginias Walk” comes from the fact that quarry. 540-599-8382 White Cedar d. R the trail travels from Virginia into West Virginia and then back lls 20 min. to Blacksburg and a Horse Camp F 8. Ripplemead Boat Landing: Take Rt. 460 to Pearisburg/Ripplemead Exit. Turn Walnut Flats g again. The trail begins at campsite #9 and ends at Campsite #26. i Campground Rd. B MCCOY toward Ripplemead and follow the paved road over the railroad tracks. It will turn to al reek 1 Virginia Tech ism C Nature's Way D

War Spur Trail M gravel. The boat ramp is on the left just outside of the parking lot. Primitive camping, Country Store Valley Rd c ek . C This loop trail, accessible past Mountain Lake Lodge provides Wa Cre bathrooms and picnic shelter are available. lker o 460 y spectacular northeastern views. Also takes hikers through Eastern R ke d al . W r's k GILES COUNTY Hemlock groves and rhododendron606 forests. Cree 9. Bluff City Boat Landing: Turn onto Cord Rd. at east end of Rt 460 bridge and at Dismal Falls N 652 stop sign turn left onto Thomas Dr. - Turn Right onto Tannery Rd. - Go across tracks 42 e 671 w under the bridge.

PULASKI COUNTY R iv 10. Camp Success Boat Landing: Take Rt. 460 to Narrows. Cross over the New 612 e r 685 River and take your Þrst right turn onto Lurich Rd. Camp Success is on your right. OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES Drive all the way to the end of the camp's gravel road to get to the boat ramp. The 100 606 1 New River's Edge: OutÞtter specializing in family and group activities. Lodging, tubing, canoeing, camp offers primitive camping and bathrooms. kayaking, shuttle, food and beverage. Play for a day 10:00am-4:00pm $15.00. Private boat access. 11. Lurich Road Boat Landing: Take Rt. 460 to Narrows. Cross over the New River and Third Saturday in www.newriversedge.com | (540) 599-8382 Please visit September take your Þrst right turn onto Lurich Rd. Pass Camp Success, on your right. Drive www.newriverwatertrail.com approximately 3 miles. The boat ramp will be on your right just past the Narrow Falls. at Glen Lyn Town Park New River Outdoor Co.: New River Outdoor Co. specializes in professionally guided Þshing trips on the muddyaccerace.com 2 for more information and detailed 42 12. Rich Creek Boat Landing: Located near Gentry's Landing on US-460E in Rich Creek. smallmouth- and musky-rich waters of the nationally recognized New River and private, waterfront paddle maps. vacation rentals along the hidden banks of Walker Creek. www.newriveroutdoorco.com Public boat ramp made of concrete. This site is within walking distance to the Gentry's (540) 921-7438 Landing Campground. Bland County D 13. Glen Lyn Boat Landing: Public concrete boat ramp within the Glen Lyn Town 3 Tangent OutÞtters: Full service outÞtter and guide service, specializing in canoeing, kayaking, rafting, park on US-460E in Glen Lyn. This ramp is adjacent to an RV campground. mountain biking and guided Þshing. www.tangentoutÞtters.com | (540) 626-4567

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G Make wedding day memories that last a lifetime ~ in Giles County.

Wedding Bells ... and fresh,Weddings organic flowers, experienced coordinators, musicians, venues, photographers, guest lodging, catering ... it’s all here in Giles County!

Experienced wedding planners and all the suppliers you need to make your wedding day storybook perfect can be found in this little slice of SW Virginia. From a mountain apple orchard, farm setting or national forest to a historic stone mountain lodge, intimate upscale country B&B, old churches with character and the New River -- yes, water lovers get married in kayaks [for two, of course], Giles County has the resources for stunning weddings incorporating natural elements, blue skies (usually), organic flowers, fresh mountain air and locally-sourced reception foods. Photos by Kristie Photography Lea by Photos

Venues or event. (540) 921-2079 variety of scenic, natural and rent by those who are utilizing 900 Castle Rock Road, Pembroke cultural resources including the wedding venue. Andrew Johnston House www.gilescounty.org The 1829 Georgian manor mountain views, wetlands, Shumate Falls Road, Glen Lyn house features many of the rivers, ponds and streams and (540) 235-2777 Doe Creek Farm the historic lodge, barns and kairosresort.com original decorative accents Make plans for that special and charm of Giles County caretaker’s house which date occasion at a historic back to the early 20th Century. Lovewell Lodge & Weddings in the 19th century. Along farmhouse built in the late with visiting the museum, Glen Alton Lane, Ripplemead Exchange your vows over 1800s. Enjoy the beauty of (540) 552-4641 LoveWell Lodge and a wonderful locally stocked grand views of the farm and gift shop awaits, and the glenaltonfarm.com Weddings. Dancing under the apple orchard. Schedule the stars on top of one of the opportunity to host your your reception in the renovated event or meeting on the Inn at Riverbend highest points in Giles County. packing house dating back to Bed & Breakfast 1362 Rocky Hollow Road, grounds or within our facilities. the 1930s. 412 Doe Creek Rd, Perfect for small (less than 50 Beautiful views overlooking Pembroke (540) 320-4886 Pembroke. (540)239-4521 the New River. Locally owned lovewelllodgeandweddings.com people) receptions and a great www.doecreekfarm.com historical alternative for your and operated offering outdoor ceremony location. 540-921- & indoor wedding options. MacArthur Inn Giles Country Club Complete wedding packages Historic Hotel 1050 Golf Course and Events 208 North Main Street, are available with each special The first lodging establishment A private club in a mountain need arranged. 125 River to be named for General Pearisburg setting with a beautiful golf gilescountyhistory.org Ridge Drive, Pearisburg MacArthur, this 24-room, course, Giles Country Club also (540)921-5211 renovated inn boasts a large offers a heated pool, bar and www.innatriverbend.com lobby, dining room and private Castle Rock Golf Course grill, hotel-style rooms and a rooms for special events. A & 19th Hole Clubhouse ballroom. An off-the-beaten- Located in the quiet town of Kairos small-town, four-season venue. path, delightful environment Kairos offers numerous 117 MacArthur Lane, Narrows Pembroke, overlooking the for special occasions. New River and its’ namesake, wedding sites and venues. At (540) 726-7510 500 Fort Branch Road its main venue, there is to be a www.macarthur-inn.com “Castle Rock”, in Giles County. Pearisburg. (540) 921-1099 200-seat amphitheater that sits The views from the course facebook.com/GilesCountryClub are of breathtaking vistas of on the edge of a mountaintop. Mountain Lake Lodge the surrounding Blue Ridge A timber-truss style reception Perfect settings for that special Glen Alton Farm hall and 4 beautifully designed day – Historic lodge offering Mountains. The course and The Glen Alton site is 19th Hole Clubhouse provide a and furnished 30 x 30 yurts. full service wedding packages characterized by a gently These yurts will be available for including catering, event unique venue for your wedding rolling terrain and possesses a

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planning & lodging. A great venue to say “I Do!” The Element Flowers option for many of your 115 Hotel Circle, Pembroke A Catering Boutique wedding needs. We offer DJ/ (540)626-7121 Great catering to compliment Stonecrop Farm Emcee services, including www.mtnlakelodge.com any occasion large or small. Freshly cut, responsibly grown, Karaoke, lighting and up Indoor or outdoor events beautiful, colorful, exquisite lighting, planning services, decorating and specialty cakes. New Rivers Edge offered year round. The menu fresh flowers. From the just Special wedding package for has delectable selections to picked wildflower look to Our goals for our clients is this private, rustic A-frame add enjoyment for the happy polished, superbly arranged to make their wedding day on the banks of the New couple and wedding guests. bouquets, these farm flowers memorable not only to them, River. 665 Rocky Hollow Rd, Weddings or rehearsal dinners are as fresh as it gets. but also to their guests. Our Pembroke – dining at it’s best. Giles County ~ 540-599-0839 DJs do this by engaging your (540) 599-8382 106 Spruce Run Road, Newport www.stonecropfarmers.com guests with fun and interactive www.newriversedge.com (540)599-1979 activities.(540) 599-6268. Pearl’s Petals Flower and Gift djezentertainment.com Walker Creek Retreat Right Turn Clyde, Pretty fresh flowers in a vase, WCR encompasses more Brewing Company bridal bouquet, boutonnière, Rick Pruett, DJ than 100-acres of spectacular Craft beer with fresh local woven basket or vessel of Fun, experienced, professional vistas along one of the most ingredients, tasty brews, choice to make your wedding sound and uplighting services. pristine warm-water creeks in creative names from the and reception the best it can Narrows ~ 540-599-3773 Virginia. With ample upscale movies and a fun gathering be in floral beauty. facebook.com/rick.pruett.3 and spacious accommodations spot in the old bank building. 608 Snidow St, Pembroke that allow your wedding party, Local beer delivered to your 540-626-7886 Custom Jewelers family, and guests to relax and Giles reception or rehearsal. www.facebook.com/ unwind, Walker Creek Retreat 300 A Main St., Narrows PearlsPetalsFlowerAndGiftInc Matthew’s Jewelers is an excellent choice for that 540-921-7283 Master jewelers, husband- perfect mountain wedding. www.rtcbrewing.com Narrows Flower & Gift Shop wife team, ready to create (540) 921-7438 Expert florists and outstanding unique wedding bands, modify www.walkercreekcabins.com Giles Mountain Vineyard service assures your wedding designs, re-set stones, re-size & Winery day, rehearsal dinner, reception heirloom rings and all things Dedicated to community and gathering will display fresh for your wedding jewelry. Whitegate Farm 623 S. Main St., Pearisburg Weddings at Whitegate sustainability, the wine captures flowers elegantly arranged to Newly renovated 2,000 sq. ft. the unique mountainous your specifications. 540-921-2066 Tack Barn to accommodate up limestone and shale soils in 326 Main St., Narrows www.matthewjewelers.com to 150 people. The deck comes which the local grapes grow. 540-726-2478 complete with panoramic Green certified. Wedding www.narrowsflowers.com Photographers and views. Options available with wonderful. Videographers local caterers, florists and 290 Moye Road, Staffordsville Spas and Salons photographers to make that 540-818-0566 Alisa Moody - Photography special event one to remember. www.gilesmountainwinery.com Allure Spa and Skin Health Professional photographer 352 Songbird Lane, Pearisburg Relax and enjoy! Bridal with decades of experience (434)473-5785 The Palisades Restaurant packages for body polishing, to document your wedding www.whitegatefarmva.com Named the Top Wedding massage, facials, make-up, festivities for a lifetime. Vendor by Virginia Living spray tan and pampering Pembroke ~ 540-230-5216 Food & Beverage Magazine 5 years running. The for the radiant glow that www.amoody.smugmug.com perfect location for an intimate showcases the bride and her AlyKatz Kitchen rehearsal dinner. Offering entire wedding party. James A. Riffe Creative Media Custom cakes, fudge, candy, contemporary local cuisine in 602 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg Video, audio, creative services pastries, and bread. Gluten the historic Pyne General Store 540-921-2300 production agency from and sugar free options are in the Village of Eggleston. www.allurespaskinhealth.com concept to post production. available. Offering food service Lodging now available. 168 High definition video, and coffee in new Pearisburg Village Street, Eggleston DJs and Musicians digital photography, audio location. Contact us for your (540)626-2828 production, video editing and wedding or event dessert thepalisadesrestaurant.com EZ Entertainment more. Narrows needs. 105 North Main Street, EZ Entertainment is a 540-599-2443 Pearisburg (540) 921-1039 professional and affordable www.jamesriffecretaive.com

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NEW RIVER NEW RIVER’S EDGE TANGENT OUTDOOR COMPANY OUTFITTERS 132 SANDERS BOTTOM DRIVE, 665 ROCKY HOLLOW RD 201 CASCADE DRIVE PEMBROKE, VA 24136 PEMBROKE, VA, 24136 PEMBROKE, VIRGINIA 24136

New River Outdoor Co. is New River’s Edge, on the Tangent Outfitters, with locations owned and operated by husband-and- beautiful banks of the New River, is a in Pembroke and Radford, Virginia, is a wife team, Britt and Leigh Stoudenmire. private retreat with overnight and day full service outfitter and guide service, specializing in canoeing, kayaking, rafting, Since 2004, the couple has been use of canoes, kayaks, tubes, shuttle mountain biking and guided fishing. privileged to provide award winning service, fire ring (wood included), picnic outdoor services to clients from across tables and grill. A rustic, log beam the globe. * Half day, full day and overnight trips A-frame with 2 bathrooms, full kitchen * Guided canoe, rafting and fishing trips New River Outdoor Co. and linens sleeps 10 for a perfect * Canoe/MT bike combination trips specializes in private, waterfront getaway weekend or family vacation. * Shuttle service vacation rentals along the hidden Children are welcome, and as we like to banks of Walker Creek, the largest say: “Let the river love on ya!" Tangent Outfitters is proud tributary to New River in Virginia, and to offer Stand Up Paddleboarding in professionally guided fishing trips on From fly fishing, swimming and Southwest Virginia. We have a variety the smallmouth- and musky-rich waters canoeing by day to the bonfire and of trips throughout the year to get you standing up and walking on water. of the nationally recognized New River. roasting marshmallows after sundown, New River's Edge is the perfect venue Located 15-miles from Stand Up Paddleboarding Adventures: for fun and relaxation an easy 20 Blacksburg (& Virginia Tech), 25 miles * Castle Rock Paddleboarding Adventure from Radford, 45 miles from Roanoke, minutes from Blacksburg and Radford. * Wilderness Paddleboarding On the New and 2-5 hours from almost every major River city in the Southeast. newriversedge.com * Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard at the (540) 599-8382 Christiansburg Aquatic Center www.newriveroutdoorco.com 540-921-7438 newrivertrail.com (540) 626-4567 20 GILES COUNTY 2017-2018 Agritourism Experiences

Bee Berry Farm Smith Valley Meats http://beeberryfarm.net http://www.gottrust.org/ (540) 544-6833 SmithValleyMeats Newport (540) 726-3992 Bob Pond Rich Creek Blueberry Farm Spruce Ridge Tree Farm [email protected] spruceridgetreefarm.com (540) 726-3084 (540) 544-7700 Rich Creek Newport Doe Creek Farm Stonecrop Farm & Orchard http://stonecropfarmers.com www.doecreekfarm.com (540) 599-0839 (540) 922-2705 Newport Pembroke The Green Market Narrows Farmers Market (540) 599-4125 http://townofnarrows.org Pembroke (540) 726-2423 Walker Valley Market Narrows (540) 921-1381 Newport Agricultural Fair Pearisburg [email protected] Windrush Farm Newport www.windrushfarm.com (540) 544-7088 Rolling Hills Farm Newport www.rollinghillsfarmllc.com (540) 251-4430 Newport

Motorcycle Tours

When adventure, friendship, motion and great scenery sum up your idea of fun, consider GearHead Moto Tours for an all-inclusive motorcycle journey in the Blue Ridge Mountains of SW Virginia. Experienced tour guides make all the arrangements for gear and equipment rental, dining spots, overnight lodging and exciting roadways with scenic overlooks and forests and streams along roads less traveled. For more information call: (540) 787-5050

gilescounty.org 21 Castle Rock Golf and Recreation Things (540) 626-7276 - Pembroke With an 18-hole golf course, Junior Olympic size to do swimming pool, club house, lighted tennis courts, outside picnic shelter and15 picnic tables and two charcoal grills, the whole family is sure to find enjoyment. castlerockgolfclub.com

GlenParks Lyn Town Park (540) 726-7075 glenlyn.org Each small town in Giles County offers parks and recreation activities, including Narrow Parks & Rec organized sports, athletic fields, walking trails, playgrounds and picnic shelters. Pembroke (540) 726-2961 has a public boat ramp, and CASTLE ROCK GOLF AND RECREATION sports an 18-hole townofnarrows.org golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts and picnic areas. PEARISBURG’S RECREATION DEPARTMENT manages the town park, community center and a vibrant senior center. Newport Recreaction WHITT-RIVERBEND PARK is a low-impact, public area on 28 acres along the New River (540) 544-7479 with fishing, birdwatching, walking and picnicking open to all; camping is by permit only. newportrecreation.com NARROWS TOWN PARK and Ragsdale Field are used for soccer, football and other sports. The town’s park, known as “The Boom,” has places for swimming, volleyball, Town of Pembroke basketball, playing games and picnicking. MILL POND is a popular place to enjoy ducks (540) 626-7191 and Canadian geese. CAMP SUCCESS AND MILL CREEK NATURE PARK are also pembrokeva.org attractive Narrows amenities. Camp Success now has a public, 18-hole disc golf course along Pearisburg Recreation the banks of the New River Water Trail that is free to enjoy. (540) 921-2347 GLENYN L TOWN PARK is a quiet spot for camping, fishing, launching a boat, or pearisburg.org walking, and RICH CREEK’S WOODLAND PARK is often used for athletic activities and community gatherings. The NEWPORT RECREATION CENTER is a central site for local Town of Rich Creek events, art studios, youth activities and concerts. EGGLESTON is most delightful from a raft, (540) 726-3260 boat or canoe on the New River, next to the Palisades Cliffs. Campgrounds along the river richcreek.org create fun experiences for all ages. 22 GILES COUNTY 2017-2018 Pay only 1/3 tuition* for career training at NRCC

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Graduates of this short-term program will be eligible to take the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam and then apply for registration as a Pharmacy Technician in Virginia.

CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE During the training, participants will learn truck driving skills in a small class environment and take the Virginia DMV’s Class A Commercial Driver’s Test to obtain a CDL credential.

LEAN SIX SIGMA Green Belt Training to prepare for ASQ certification The course presents the ASQ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt in a simulation workshop application-oriented manner. The training includes a project simulation that takes participants through the D-M-A-I-C (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) process improvement.

*Financial assistance is available for selected programs to those who qualify through Virginia’s New Economy Workforce Credential Grant (WCG) program. http://www.nr.edu/workforce

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Jefferson National Forest Nearly 100 square miles of national forest and 2,600 acres in the Mountain Lake Conservancy make Giles County the perfect Appalachian Trail place for leisurely walks in the woods or challenging hikes. Through hikers and day hikers enjoy all or part of Giles County’s Views from ridge tops at 52 miles of this famous Georgia-Maine trail. Townsfolk welcome Mountain Lake, War Spur Trail hikers, and hostels and local lodging places host many of them and Wind Rock are awesome, with for a respite from the wilderness. Through hikers can do and trails below envelop hikers in untouched wilderness. laundry, replenish supplies, buy new hiking boots and pick up mail. Photo by Billy Bowling

CHEROKEE FLATS GLEN ALTON VIRGINIA WALK DAY USE AREA DAY USE AREA TRAIL

Designed to accommodate wheelchair Multiple trails and use areas. Some This 1.3 mile nature trail meanders bound anglers, Cherokee Flats is a trails suitable for wheelchairs. 300 acres around White Rocks Campground. streamside, paved trail that provides to explore at this historic site. The name “Virginias Walk” comes easy access to fishing holes on Big from the fact that the trail travels Stony Creek, a stocked trout stream. A Directions: From Blacksburg, VA: Follow from Virginia into West Virginia and metal ramp permits wheelchair users US 460 west for about 15 miles. Turn then back again. The trail begins at to experience in-stream fishing. The right on Big Stony Creek Road (SR campsite #9 and ends at Campsite scenic, ½-mile long trail is lined with 635). Go approximately 13 miles. Turn #26. American holly, rhododendron and left onto Glen Alton Road (SR 722). Go across a small bridge and then follow Directions: From Blacksburg, VA: wildflowers. Parents with strollers are the road to the right. Follow SR 460 west for 15 miles to welcome to share the trail here. SR 635. Turn right on SR 635. Travel 17 miles. Turn right onto SR 613. Directions: From Blacksburg, VA: Continue 0.8 miles; turn left onto Follow US 406 west for 15 miles. Turn entrance road. Campground is one right onto SR 635 and continue for mile ahead. Total distance from approximately 9 ½ miles. Cherokee Blacksburg: 35 miles Flats is on the left.

24 GILES COUNTY 2017-2018 Hiking & Shuttles Woods Hole Hostel & Mountain Retreat 3696 Sugar Run Road Pearisburg, VA 24134 (540) 921 3444 [email protected]

Holy Family Church Hostel 516 Mason Court Drive Pearisburg, VA 24134 (540) 921-3547

Don Raines Pearisburg, VA 24134 (540) 921-7433 Damascus to Troutville, including Roanoke, Blacksburg, and Christiansburg.

Holiday Lodge Hiker Dorm 401 N. Main St. Pearisburg, VA 24134 540-921-1551

The Cascades The most popular trail in the region is a moderately easy, 2-mile woodland path along Little Stony Creek outside Pembroke. Hikers are rewarded with waters that gracefully tumble over a 66-foot vertical cliff into a natural, rock pool. The 4-mile trail loop ranges between 2,200 and 2,900 feet Photo by Alisa H. Moody above sea level, and the return walk follows an old logging road.

Hiking to Waterfalls CASCADE FALLS DISMAL FALLS MILL CREEK FALLS PEMBROKE WHITE GATE NARROWS

Difficulty Level: Moderate Difficulty Level: Easy Distance: 4.0 miles round trip Varying difficulties and routes. Maps Features: Dogs allowed, cliffs, rocky path, Features: Best time to view falls is winter available onsite. wading in pool below falls to early summer. Peaceful, pretty, and Features: Series of waterfalls through Mill easily accessed is the 15 ft. Dismal Falls. Creek Nature Park, native trout stream Total hike is 4.0 miles round trip over sometimes steep terrain on a sometimes Directions: Take exit 98 from I-81 going Directions: Easiest access to the falls is rough and often muddy path. north on VA-100. Go 11.6 miles and turn through the Town of Narrows taking Rt. left on VA-42. After 10.1 miles turn right 100 to VA-652 to the intersection of VA- Directions: Take exit 118 I-81 north on 710. On foot follow VA-652 (gravel) on US-460, making sure to use the bypasses on SR-606. After 1 mile, turn right on SR-671 which becomes unpaved after .4 the left side of the creek through a gate around Christiansburg and Blacksburg. marking the Town Farm Park. Stay close miles. .5 miles after the pavement ends, After 26.6 miles turn right on Cascade Dr to the creek the whole way. (SR-T623) in Pembroke. The entrance is there is a sign for the falls and a small Free to access. in 3.3 miles. Fees for Access: $3 fee per pull-off on the right of the road. vehicle

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Bike Races Mill Creek Nature Park eis a 146 acr park owned MOUNTAINS OF MISERY by the Town of Narrows with 2 miles of sweet, sidehill PEMBROKE single track. The riding is moderate to easy gradient with a small terrain park on the Upper Loop. There are Mountains of Misery is a challenging bike ride for dedicated logs and rocks on the trail for the more adventurous road cyclists through the heart of southwest Virginia. The rider. If you are looking for a longer ride, there is an annual timed event features century (100+ mi) and double- additional 16 miles of trails on the adjoining National metric century (200 km/124+ mi) options—both ending in a Forest property. The first 2 miles of this section are tough, four-mile 12%–16% graded climb to the finish. steep and rocky, but after reaching the top the riding is mountainsofmisery.com moderate with beautiful scenery and overlooks. These trailse ar well worth the effort for more experienced mountain bikers. SPRING UP WOLF CREEK BIKE RIDE The Mountain Lake Conservancy manages NARROWS 2,600 acres of mountainous terrain that encompasses a unique ecosystem due to an average elevation of over Spring Up Wolf Creek bike ride begins at 12 noon in April. Pro- 4,000 feet. More than 20 miles of fern-lined trails are ceeds support sight conservation, provide glasses for the needy, open to the public for biking year-round. These pathways and help for the blind. This is a fun ride for the entire family and are perfect for summer bicycle riding as temperatures an awesome spring adventure along Wolf Creek. The ride starts are typically 10 to 15 degrees cooler than in the towns in Narrows and goes to Rocky Gap, returning to Narrows. Take and valleys. your pick of a 20 mile, 32 mile or 42 mile round trip. Ride as From early spring to late fall, diehard mountain much or as little of the course as you want. Enjoy the spring fo- and recreational bicyclists participate in annual events liage and serene ride along Wolf Creek. The ride starts and ends throughout the county. The popular Mountains of at Ragsdale football field in downtown Narrows. One free T-shirt Misery in May and Ride-River-Run and Dirty Dawg in per single or family registration will be provided if registered by July bring cycling enthusiasts from up and down the East date on website. T-shirts will be available for $5 each on the day Coast who live for a challenge. of the ride while supplies last. http://springupwolfcreek.org 26 GILES COUNTY 2017-2018 gilescounty.org 27 Inn at Riverbend Lodging

Inn at Riverbend

Whatever your day holds in Giles County, there’s an overnight option to meet your needs and suit your budget. Whatever you choose, you’ll find clean, comfortable, quiet accommodations far from the crowd.

BLUEBERRY RIDGE HOMES and conventions. Saved from the (540) 626-7121 GILES COUNTRY CLUB wrecking ball a few years ago by Giles ( ) 921- One to four bedroom cottages open 540 1099 resident Allen R. Neely, the structure has year round in close proximity to and Giles Country Club sports overnight been renovated to its previous splendor. booked through Mountain Lake Lodge. guest rooms with wireless Internet, www.macarthur-inn.com Perfect for couples and families who satellite television and access to its want to get away from it all, but still have nine holes of golf, tennis courts, MOOSE & NEW RIVER CABIN cool amenities. Full kitchens, fireplaces, Olympic size pool, restaurant and other (540) 921-7700R O (540) 626-7273 decks, laundry facilities, dining areas. activities and amenities. facebook.com/ These two cabins are located on the Walking trails and forests surround the GilesCountryClub cottages. www.mtnlakelodge.com banks of the New River, near the quiet townf o Pembroke, only 20 minutes INN AT RIVERBEND from Blacksburg & Virginia Tech. The BLACKBERRY MORNING RETREAT ( ) - 540 921 5211 surrounding area offers fishing, kayaking, In the New River Valley of the Blue Ay luxur bed and breakfast on 14 acres Ridge Highlands on 268 private tubing, canoeing, hiking, mountain overlooking the New River. Lovely acres. Spectacular views of beautiful biking or just relaxing. surrounding mountains & rolling valley grounds, rolling hills and peaceful views. http://moosecabin.biz/ below. www.homeaway.com/vacation- Seven beautiful guest rooms, every room with a view, open to decks and rental/p259527 MOUNTAIN LAKE LODGE terraces outfitted with rockers and patio 540-626-7121 BUCK LAIR CABIN tables. Breakfast is scrumptious, and the A stone and timber resort hotel built in (540) 320-2123 innkeepers know all the local places of the 1930s, the lodge boasts renovated Refined lodging, natural retreat, warm interest. www.innatriverbend.com guest rooms, a popular restaurant and and cozy, mountain stream, large picnic bar and all the rustic atmosphere of shelter, front and back porches, WiFi, MACARTHUR INN the original era with the amenities of (540) 726- HDTV, 2 BR plus sleep sofa, woodland 7510 contemporary times. Guest rooms, solitude near outdoor recreation, Bed and Breakfast in downtown Narrows condos, cabins and mountain homes. Virginia Tech and Blacksburg. hosts overnight guests and meetings www.mtnlakelodge.com www.airbnb.com/rooms/11886447

28 GILES COUNTY 2017-2018 Motels Holiday Motor Lodge 401 N. Main Street Pearisburg, VA 540-921-1551

Budget Inn 141 Virginia Ave Rich Creek, VA 540-726-2362

Plaza Motel 415 N. Main Street Pearisburg, VA 540-921-2591 Mountain Lake Lodge Photo by Alisa H. Moody

MacArthur Inn Walker Creek Retreat Mountain Lake Lodge

MR. HUNTER’S COTTAGE STEELE ACRES COTTAGE private outdoor activity area with fire pit, (540) 626-2828 (540) 383-5937 charcoal grill and porch or pavilion. Two Eggleston Springs. 2 Suites. We have the perfect, quiet country to four bedrooms with multiple baths in www.vrbo.com/735622 cottage with sleeping accommodations the large cabins. for eight in Newport. www.vrbo. www.walkercreekcabins.com NEW RIVER’S EDGE com/588354 (540) 599-8382 WOOD’S HOLE HOSTEL A rustic lodge and private retreat on the WALKER CREEK CROSSING & MOUNTAIN RETREAT New River, this secluded riverfront refuge (540) 250-5066 (540) 921-3444 offers a smorgasbord of activities for Peaceful mountain retreat on Big Walker In the midst of a magical forest and the river enthusiast ~ rafting, canoeing, Creek. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 10. chestnut log cabin setting, this is the tubing, fishing, kayaking and more. The www.vrbo.com/829561 place to retreat, rejuvenate and relax cabin sleeps 12 and has two full baths. with massage therapy, yoga, hiking and The entire facility, all the equipment and WALKER CREEK RETREAT community experience. Woods Hole any service needed is dedicated solely (540) 921-7438 encompasses 100 acres, one-half mile to guests. www.newriversedge.com Walker Creek Retreat is a peaceful to the Appalachian Trail. It is surrounded mountain hideaway. Waterfront cabins on three sides by the Jefferson National LITTLE SYCAMORE COTTAGE sit on the banks of the New River Forest and protected by 780 acres of (434) 960-5366 and Walker Creek and are perfect privately-owned farm land. Little Sycamore Cottage sits on the for fishermen, river and outdoor www.woodsholehostel.com bank of the New River in Pembroke, enthusiasts, vacationers and families. Virginia, approximately 15 miles west of Eachf o six cabins has a full kitchen and For more information please Blacksburg. www.littlesycamore.net bath, satellite TV, central heat and air, a contact the Visitors Center at: 540-921-2079

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CAMP SUCCESS PRIMITIVE CAMPSITES RIVERVIEW CAMPGROUND (540) 726-2961 - Canoe and boat access to the New (540) 726-7840 - Water and bathroom facilities, electric, River. $5 per night. Narrows. RV hookups. U.S. 460, Narrows.

EGGLESTON SPRINGS R&R CAMPGROUND 346 Cliffview Street, Pembroke, VA 24136. $5 fee. (540) 922-0091 Water hookups, electricity, and dump station for primitive and seasonal camping. River Road, GLEN LYN TOWN PARK Pembroke (540) 726-7075 - RV hookups, bathrooms, boat landing and playground. WALNUT FLATS CAMPGROUND AND WHITE CEDAR HORSE CAMP GENTRY’S LANDING (540) 921-0340 – Primitive. Route 100 to Hwy 42 to (540) 726-7509 - 80 campsites, full amenities, Rich Creek. County 606 and up 201. Pearisburg.

KAIROS CAMPGROUND WHITE ROCKS CAMPGROUND (540) 235-2777- kairosresort.com/- Primitive, RV, & (888) 241-6669 – Primitive. U.S. 460 to County 635 to wilderness camping sites available. Water, electrical, & County 613. West of Pembroke. bathroom facilities. Snack bar & rec room also available. Glen Lyn. WHITT-RIVERBEND PARK (540) 921-0340 - Restrooms, easy access to river, shelter, NEW RIVER PARK CAMPGROUND open pit camp fires allowed. Tent camping, no RV (540) 626-7361- Adjacent to boat ramp, campfires hookups. Pearisburg. permitted. There is water, but it is not drinkable. RV hookups, electricity, bathrooms. Newport. 30 GILES COUNTY 2017-2018 gilescounty.org 31 Dining Photo by Alisa H. Moody

Alykatz Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant Pearisburg - (540) 921-1039 Harvest at Mountain Lake Lodge Pearisburg - (540) 921-2808 Pembroke - (540) 626-7121 Soup, sandwiches, bakery...with The region’s rich agricultural roots in coffee! fresh seasonal menus. The Palisades Restaurant Eggleston - (540) 626-2828 www.mntlakelodge.com Blue Moon Coffee & Cafe Chef-inspired, farm-to-table Narrows - (540) 726-2610 cuisine. Beer and wine. Espresso drinks, coffees, teas and a Hilltop Grill Homemade desserts. Newport - (540) 626-7682 variety of sandwiches! www.thepalisadesrestaurant.com Homemade food for take out. Featuring hand-made doughnuts. Campo Verde Papa’s Pizzeria Pearisburg - (540) 922-8031 Pearisburg - (540) 921-1333 J & J Grill Serving the area’s best pizza, subs, Pearisburg - (540) 921-0073 Cascade Cafe calzones and more since 1976 Pembroke - (540) 626-4567 Soups, sandwiches, wraps, BBQ, Kal-Bee Restaurant Pembroke - (540) 626-6011 Queen’s Pizza pizza, ice cream. Eat in or take out. Rich Creek - (540) 726-8322 Specialty Korean and American. Take out or eat in. Central Restaurant www.kalbeerestaurant.com Queens’s Pizza & Subs Rich Creek - (540) 726-3660 Pearisburg - (540) 921-4321 La Barranca Friends and Family Restaurant Pearisburg - (540) 921-2323 Riviera Mexican Grill Pearisburg - (540) 921-4717 Pembroke - (540) 626-5441 Mexican cuisine and lounge. Breakfast all day, homestyle Mexican cuisine, bar, covered cooking, banquet facilities. outdoor seating. Take out available.

32 GILES COUNTY 2017-2018 Fast Food Wine & Brew Dairy Queen Rich Creek and Pearisburg (540) 921-1476 Hardee’s - Pearisburg (540) 921-2503

McDonalds - Pearisburg (540) 921-3193

Wendy’s - Pearisburg (540) 921-3787 Right Turn Clyde, Burger King - Narrows Giles Mountain JBR Vineyards & Winery (540) 726-3749 Vineyard & Winery Brewing Company Known for its Riesling and Subway - Pembroke A boutique winery providing Craft beer with fresh local (540) 626-7827 unique wines that reflect Pinot Noir, JBR vineyard ingredients, tasty brews, Rich Creek - (540) 726-8100 community and sustainability. was the first vineyard in creative names from A family-friendly venue with Giles County, and the wine the movies and a fun Pizza Hut - Pearisburg a laid-back atmosphere, is pleasing palates around gathering spot in the old (540)921-1000 breathtaking views and the region. Line up your bank building. Local beer superb wines. Green certified. wedding wine to wow your delivered to your Giles Pizza Plus - Pearisburg Wedding Wine. guests. Giles County reception or rehearsal. (540) 921-3100 290 Moye Road, Staffordsville 540-250-7293 300 A Main St., Narrows Rich Creek www.facebook.com/jbrwine 540-921-7283 (540) 726-3100 540-818-0566 gilesmountainwinery.com www.rtcbrewing.com

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Mutt’s Trading Post 302 Main- Unique Gifts Gateway Gifts [email protected] 540-726-2785 (540) 726-2993 816 Federal St., Rich Creek (540) 726-3022 247 Old Virginia Avenue, Rich Creek 302 Main Street, Narrows Pearis Mercantile Gina’s Primitive & Gifts C & P Discounts (540) 921-2260 [email protected] 200 North Main Street, Pearisburg (540) 921-5033 (540) 599-1655 323 North Main St., Pearisburg 508 Wenonah Avenue, Pearisburg Pembroke Stop N Save http://pembrokestopandsave.com Creekside Classics Gunpowder Springs (540) 726-2028 (540) 626-7077 thepalisadesrestaurant.com 138 Grill Road, Pembroke 118 Monroe Street, Narrows (540) 626-2828 168 Village Street, Eggleston Friends & Family Restaurant & Tangent http://tangentoutfitters.com Gift Shop Ms. Audre’s Fabric 540-921-4717 (540) 626-4567 [email protected] 201 Cascade Drive, Pembroke 100 Woodland Dr., Pearisburg (540) 921-2042

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Music Art in Public Places 'Round the Mountain

Find live music almost every night of The natural beauty of Giles is The clang of a blacksmith hammer the week and certainly at a showcasing complimented with a tasteful placement echoes through the mountains while the ofs fair and festivals. Live music venues of art in public places. Commissioned heat of a kiln melts glass that is molded including Stony Creek Tavern at Mountain pieces or community supported art, into glimmering shapes. The artisans Lake Lodge, Right Turn Clyde, Brewery in popup in our communities. Visit our here work their magic by putting their LOVEworks at the Newport Recreation Narrows, and The Palisades Restaurant heart and soul into each piece. The Center, created by the students & single melody of a handmade banjo in the Village of Eggleston. Join in on community members of the LoCo a weekly old-time jam in Pearisburg Arts program. Drive past building shares a tapestry of mountain tales in and Narrows. Enjoy the summer music murals in Pearisburg and Narrows traditional songs. The artisans on the concert series in Newport. Festivals with that highlight our people, our history, Giles Trail have carved, molded, melded, entertainment lineups not to miss include & our surroundings. Enjoy the one painted and quilted unique and creative the acclaimed Henry Reed Fiddlers mile River Sculpture Walking Trail in art that is found in the quaint hamlets Convention, Festival in the Park, Newport the Pearisburg Town Park featuring scattered in the mountains and valleys of Agricultural Fair, Narrows Homecoming, installation pieces of art created from Giles County. Find out more about our and Rich Creek AutumnFest. For dates debris removed from the New River. 'Round the Mountain artisans at: and locations, visit gilescounty.org. Artist contributing include Robert www.roundthemountain.org Tuckwiller & Nikki Pynn.

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Dirty Dancing

Film The Best of Giles County, Virginia With many beautiful locations year-round it makes Giles a prime location for film. The Giles County Film Office strives to make filmmaking easier by meeting with scouts and production companies from the moment they begin looking at locations until they wrap. Contact the Giles Film Office at [email protected]. Vineyard and Winery

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2017, Dirty Dancing gilesmountainwinery.com released in 1987, starring the late Patrick Swayze and Jennifer 540-818-0566 or 540-267-4125 Grey was filmed at Mountain Lake Lodge. “Kellerman’s Resort” and Dirty Dancing went on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song and a Golden Globe and Grammy. Guests still flock to Mountain Lake to relive the magic of Dirty Dancing.

Wish You Well filmed in 2012 and based on a best-selling novel by David Baldacci brings his original story to the big screen with Life Out Loud Films, Copper Beech Productions and Baldacci Entertainment. The film stars Josh Lucas, Mackenzie Foy, and Academy Award Winner Ellen Burstyn. It was filmed throughout Giles County including Eggleston, Newport, Pembroke, and Pearisburg. Residents filled in and streets were transformed to recreate the scene of a coal mining town of the 1940’s.

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ANDREW JOHNSTON HOUSE AND MUSEUM

In 1987, the Andrew Johnston family heirs deeded the family home and property to the Giles County Historical Society. It was placed on Giles County was established provide a glance into the stories of the the National Register of Historic in 1806 and is named after William communities of Giles. Much of the land Places, and the museum opened Branch Giles. Giles County is part of the in Pearisburg was donated by Captain in 1997. A 2-car garage is now a Fincastle Turnpike along the Wilderness George Pearis. He is buried and visitors Research Room with documents of Road. Prior to the influx of Europeans can still hike to the Pearis Cemetery interest to Giles County historians in the 1830’s, Giles had Native along the Appalachian Trail. Also at and genealogists. The 1829 Federal- American and pioneer settlements. this location, visitors can see a large style, brick home features 22-inch Evidencef o their presence has been Magnolia acuminate or Cucumber thick walls, log floor joists 12 inches dated back more than 10,000 years. Magnolia tree. Another large specimen thick, period stenciling and bright, The first evidence of white settlers was can be found in the front yard of the high-ceiling rooms that depict fine, that of a Mary Porter who was killed by historic Giles County Club, also in country living in the 1800s. The Indians in 1742 in the far western part Pearisburg. Giles County Historical Society is of modern day Giles. Adam Harman is Giles County is also home to headquartered here. believed to have established the first three of the few remaining covered permanent settlement in Giles in 1745. bridges in Virginia. The Sinking Creek Open Wed. - Friday, 12-5 pm | Sat. - It was on his property in Eggleston Covered Bridge, built in 1916 is open Sun., 2-5 pm Admission is free. thaty Mar Draper Ingles returned after to the public and is maintain by Giles Pearisburg (540) 921-1050 being captured by Indians in 1755. You County. The picnic tables and serene www.gilescountyhistory.org can now retrace some of those steps park allow visitors to sit and ponder along the Mary Ingles Trail along the the days when this was used as a main New River in Glen Lyn. thoroughfare for people living in Clover GILES COUNTY Our Courthouse which is a Hollow.e W encourage you to explore HISTORICAL SOCIETY prominent fixture in Pearisburg has our Driving Tours and points of interest 208 North Main Street been in continuous use since 1836. That through our friendly communities. Pearisburg, Virginia 24134 along with many remaining churches 540.921.1050 38 GILES COUNTY 2015-2016 gilescounty.org 39 Contacts Industrial Development Business Authority Chris McKlarney Economic Development Director [email protected] 315 North Main Street Pearisburg VA 24134 Phone: 540.921.2525 New River Valley Economic Development Alliance 6226 University Park Drive, Suite 2200 Radford, VA 24141 Whatever your dream – Phone (540) 267-0007 bring it to Giles County

The same rugged pioneer spirit that settled Giles County thrives in the hearts, dreams and endeavors of independent business owners and entrepreneurs. The natural beauty which draws people to this area ~ or keeps Business Parks them local all their lives ~ or brings them back ~ also motivates them to pursue careers right here, so they can enjoy a high quality, comprehensive lifestyle in the Cascade Commercial Park mountains and valleys of Giles County. NanoSonic #2, Lewis Gale Physicians and Giles Farm Bureau Giles County officials embrace preservation and sensible environmental stewardship along with entrepreneurial ventures and companies in myriad Mountain View industries. The County is proud to be supportive of cottage industries and home- Industrial Park based businesses, as well as commercial enterprises. Universal Forest Products, Harris Contractors, Giles Lifesaving & Rescue and Newport Auto Small businesses prosper in the little towns and outlying regions, and many of their products and services may be found around the globe. Farming businesses Dogwood Farms include fresh produce, organic flowers, fish, pork, chicken and beef products. Many Carilion Giles of the Giles County restaurants pride themselves on serving locavore and using Community Hospital, fresh, locally-sourced ingredients in season. Farmer’s markets offer farm-to-table Devita Dialysis, produce. Giles Family Practice and McDonalds Giles County’s largest employer, Celanese, provides employment to more than 1,000 people and is in the midst of a $150 million dollar investment. Other Wheatland Eco Park Fortune 500 companies like General Electric, Caterpillar and Appalachian Power A Green Technology Park have a presence and work force in Giles County connected to power and mining. and home to NanoSonic #1

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Educate, Challenge & Encourage

All Giles County schools are fully accredited and staffed with warm, professional administrators, teachers and support staff whose primary mission is the comprehensive education of every school age child.

Eastern Elementary Giles High School 1827 Wenonah Avenue | Pearisburg, VA & Middle School 540.921. 1166 | gctc.gilesk12.org Giles High School offers secondary Principal: Mr. Mark Husband EEMS,n i the eastern region of the education from grades 8 through 12. A 183 HS Students, 16 Adults county, serves pupils in kindergarten strong vocational program is offered, through 7th grade. Programs that along with distance learning classes Macy McClaugherty School enhance student opportunities include with New River Community College the Student Council Association, and participation in the Southwest Macy McClaugherty includes primary Mentoring Program, Lego/Robotics Virginia Governor’s School for Science, and middle education from pre- Club, Student of the Month/Character Mathematics and Technology. kindergarten through 7th grade. Counts Program and Service Project Itinerant teachers are provided for Team. The students and staff benefit 1825 Wenonah Ave | Pearisburg, VA 24134 music education, physical education from the support of large entities like 540.921.1825 | ghs.gilesk12.org and primary art. Virginia Tech, Nanosonic, Pembroke Principal: Mr. Ross Matney Telephone, PTA and parent/community 678 Students, grades 8-12 1001 Henson Avenue | Pearisburg, VA 24134 volunteers. Eastern is an exceptional 540.921.1363 | mms.gilesk12.org community school where we “Strive for Giles County Technology Center Principal: Mr. Kevin White Greatness” every day. 521 Students, grades pre K-7 Strong career and technical education programs are available to Giles and 6899 Virginia Ave | Pembroke VA 24136 Narrows Elementary Narrows High Schools students and 540.626.7281 | eems.gilesk12.org & Middle School community adults. Many area employers Principal: Mr. Jason Mills value the education and skills gained at This school has been recognized by 429 Students, grades K-7 the Giles County Technology Center. the Virginia Department of Education 42 GILES COUNTY 2017-2018 as a Distinguished Title I School in 2005, 2006 and 2013 and awarded the Competency to Excellence award by the Virginia DOE in 2009.

401 W. Wolf Street | Narrows, VA 24124 540.726.2391 | nems.gilesk12.og Principal: Mr. Chris Gauber 432 Students, grades K-7

Narrows High School Narrows High School enrolls students in gradeso 8 t 12 and serves the western part of Giles County. The curriculum is broad based, including New River Community College distance learning Higher Education courses and opportunities to attend Radford University Virginia Tech the Southwest Virginia Governor’s Radford University is student-centered Dedicatedo t its motto, Ut Prosim (That School for Science, Mathematics and and focused on providing outstanding I May Serve), Virginia Tech, in the next Technology. academic programs for more than 9,000 county, takes a hands-on, engaging college students. Well known for strong approach to education, preparing 1 Green Wave Lane | Narrows, VA 24124 faculty/student bonds, innovative use of scholarso t be leaders in their fields and 540.726.2384 | nhs.gilesk12.org technology in the learning environment communities. As the Commonwealth’s Principal: Mr. Brian Bowles and vibrant student life on a beautiful most comprehensive university and a 340 Students, grades 8-12 campus,U R offers many opportunities leading research institution, Virginia Tech to succeed in and out of the classroom. offers 215 undergraduate and graduate Jefferson Christian Academy degree programs to more than 30,000 JCA is passionate about educating New River Community College students and manages a research portfoliof o more than $450 million. The childrenn i a Christian environment. Like New River Community College (NRCC) university fulfills its land-grant mission the third leg of a three-legged stool, is a comprehensive community college of transforming knowledge to practice JCA serves to support and reinforce in the New River Valley. The main through technological leadership and what our children are taught by their campusn i Dublin with a satellite campus by fueling economic growth and job families and home church. in Christiansburg , both in counties creation locally, regionally and around bordering Giles. First-class instruction the world. 219 Big Stony Creek Rd. is provided in myriad fields of study Ripplemead, VA 24150 including business marketing, welding, 540.626.5222 | jcachristianacademy.com accounting, game development, Pastor: Shahn Wilburn practical nursing and more.

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Eggleston Glen Lyn gilescounty.org/eggleston glenlyn.org The first permanent Giles County The f Town o Glen Lyn, on the Virginia- settlement, Eggleston was originally West Virginia border, is host of a flea called Gunpowder Springs for the odor market every weekend in summer and from a local sulfur spring. Sitting quietly fall at the Town Park, and a stone marker along the New River adjacent to the fory “Mar Porter, killed by Indians, 1742” picturesque Palisades Cliffs, Eggleston documents a very early settlement in is once again being built up as a small the region. resort town with a quality restaurant, (540) 726-7075 charming gift shop and lodging. Narrows Newport Pearisburg townofnarrows.org newportrecreation.com pearisburg.org Narrows, settled around 1778, gets its The Village of Newport is home to Pearisburg is the county seat and largest name from the historic “narrows” point the oldest agricultural fair in the state, town in Giles County. It is on a plateau where the New River cuts through the organized in 1936 as an educational above the New River at the approximate ridgesf o East River and Peters Mountain. enterprise, and held the second Friday geographic center of the county. Among the attractions in Narrows are and Saturday in August. With covered Downtown is home to restaurants and the Narrows Town Park (“The Boom”), bridges, widespread farms and a stores, and the Giles County Courthouse Camp Success Park, Narrows Farmer’s Market, Veteran’s Memorial, Mill Creek small town atmosphere, Newport is a is an outstanding example of Federal Nature Park and the Duck Pond. charming place. architecture. (540) 726-2423 (540) 544-6822 (540) 921-0340 Pembroke RICH CREEK White Gate pembrokeva.org RICHCREEK.ORG gilescounty.org/whitegate The Cascades waterfall in Little Stony Rich Creek, on the border of West A quiet drive through the countryside Creek Valley spills 66 feet to gentle pools Virginia, is affectionately known as the should definitely include the small below. Mountain Lake Conservancy “Gateway to Giles County.” Its well-known community of White Gate. Renowned for (2,600 acres), the area’s outfitters, and anxiously awaited Harvest Festival is wide, green valleys of farmland and old restaurants, New River access and miles held each September. Woodland Park, homes, this Amish enclave offers farm of hiking and mountain biking trails the community center and public library fresh vegetables, homemade breads, surround the town, incorporated in are active resident gathering spots. jams, quality crafts and homemade ice 1948, two centuries after the first settlers. (540) 726-3260 cream. (540) 626-5333 44 GILES COUNTY 2017-2018 gilescounty.org 45 Events

SAVE THE DATE Muddy ACCE Race 3rd Saturday in September! muddyaccerace.com For a full list of event details please visit: GilesCounty.org

March July • ReNew the New’s Ramps-N-Roads • Narrows Homecoming at Narrows Town Park www.renewthenew.org • Art & Music Festival at Giles Mountain Vineyard & Winery April • Newport 4th of July Parade • Hell Climb www.triadventure.com/hell-climb-10k • Mountain Lake Biological Station Open House, www.mlbs.virginia.edu • Earth Day at Giles Mountain Vineyard & Winery

• Pearisburg Easter Egg Hunt at Pearisburg August Community Center • Newport Agriculture Fair at Newport Fairgrounds • The New River 500 at Kairos www.newportagriculturalfair.com • Spring up Wolf Creek Bike Ride • Pearisburg Eye Run 5K www.springupwolfcreek.org www.facebook.com/PearisburgEyeRun

May September • Kid's Fishing Day • Muddy ACCE Race muddyaccerace.com • Art on the Lawn www.gilesartscouncil.org www.TownofNarrows.org • Rich Creek AutumnFest • Mountains of Misery Bike Race www.mountainsofmisery.com October • Pembroke Heritage Festival June www.pembrokeheritagefestival.com • Henry Reed Fiddlers Convention in Newport • Pearisburg Scarecrow Festival • Pearisburg Festival in the Park • Narrows Fall Festival www.townofnarrows.org facebook.com/PearisburgFestivalinthePark November • Eastern Divide Ultra 50K Mountain Run • Narrows High School Winter Bazaar www.easterndivideultra.com • Summer Solstice Celebration at December Giles Mountain Vineyard & Winery • Christmas with the Johnstons at the Giles County www.gilesmountainwinery.com Historical Society www.gilescountyhistory.org 46 GILES COUNTY 2017-2018 gilescounty.org 47 YOUR PARTNER ON YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY.

No matter what the circumstance, when you need emergency care, our team is available 24-7. Carilion Giles Community Hospital has been recognized as one of Virginia’s best hospitals for patient satisfaction since 2010.

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