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Published for the Giles County 8 Welcome 34 Camping Tourism Committee by Country Media, Inc. 10 River Trail 36 Dining Design by: Country Media, Inc. 14 River Itineraries 38 Shopping Phillip Vaught 18 New River Water Trail Map Photos by: 40 The Arts Alisa H. Moody - Wild Country Studios 20 Lodging 42 History David Martin - Night Watchman Photography Billy Bowling 22 Weddings 44 Business Silver Pebble Photography Kristie Lea Photography 26 Things to do Nathan Cooke Photography 46 Education Tourism Corporation 30 Hiking Writing by: 48 Community Cora Gnegy 32 Biking Joanne Anderson 50 Events Main Cover Photo: Billy Bowling Photography

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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 @theflowersarenotnew education, and low cost of living are some Thank you for your interest in @adamciner qualities our residents enjoy. Home to Giles County, Virginia! Welcome to those both high technology startup business and who have not yet explored Virginia’s international corporations, Giles provides Mountain Playground®. Welcome back to access to a high quality of life for employers those who are visiting once again for our and their employees. mountains, river, creeks & streams, friendly Combining the world-class fishing communities, historical sites, or events & and hunting along the New River Water festivals. As you dive into your adventure Trail, with unique lodging and premier Giles County is a beautiful, four-season region in the in Giles, enjoy 37 miles of the New River @arhhaven destination dining you have plenty to Water Trail, five towns and multiple Appalachian Mountains of western Virginia. National Forests, country discover during your time in Giles County. communities that offer lodging, history, roads, rivers and streams, mountains, valleys and charming small @lawyeringgolfer Visit our five small towns, explore our 92 dining, shopping, and outdoor adventure towns offer some of the nation’s best in family and rural lifestyles, square miles of the Jefferson National for every traveler. Family friendly vacations, job and entrepreneurial opportunities and wonderful outdoor Forest, and enjoy the variety of outdoor small group gatherings, corporate outings recreation. To lifetime locals, transplants from all over and visitors recreation and adventure within our area. and meetings, the entire wedding party, alike, Giles (most residents drop the County) is a slice of heaven on or reunion groups all find their place in As you browse our newest edition of the Giles. If you’re searching for a relaxing or earth. Visitors Guide we hope you will come and thrilling adventure, you have found your enjoy Virginia’s Mountain Playground®. destination. 92 SQUARE MILES OF JEFFERSON NATIONAL FOREST Sincerely, Enjoy our newest edition of the 52 MILES OF THE FAMOUS Chris Lang Chris McKlarney Giles County Visitors Guide to learn more 37 MILES OF THE STUNNING NEW RIVER Barney's Wall - Whitney Bowles Giles County Administrator about our attractions, events, business 100s OF MILES OF TRAILS AND BACKROADS community, and schools. Then share with SENSATIONAL SUNRISES AND SUNSETS Chris McKlarney a friend to plan your trip to Virginia’s Mountain Playground™. We’ll see you soon! ... and wonderful small streams, mountain biking and hiking, Sincerely, ziplining and awesome views provide a wide range of adventure. Cora Gnegy From soft activities for the walker, birdwatcher, camper and @GilesCoVA | @NewRiverWaterTrail Tourism Marketing Director geocache explorer to exhilarating escapades like whitewater rafting, GilesCountyVA | GilesCoVA 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. Jon Cox Nathan Cooke

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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 organizations and individuals to Headwaters are found near recognition for the value of the nation’s designate the New River as a natural, Blowing Rock, N.C., and the New River rivers is materializing through water waterway trail. A little more than 10 is one of a few waterways which flows trails. Which is where the ubiquitous percent of its 320 miles meander north. Water depths in Giles County paddle replaces the knobby-soled through the county, and the waterway range from a few inches to 100 feet hiking boot for forward motion, and the is notable for being the second oldest near the Palisades vertical rock cliffs cut trail is filled with sparkling, free-flowing river in the world (thus, New compared away by the river’s constant flow across water. From the seat of a canoe, kayak, to the Nile). One of several stories about centuries. Historically speaking, the New raft, boat, or paddleboard, the waterway its name points to a Captain Byrd. He River provided a transportation route hiker in Giles County glides along the was charged with opening a road from for Indians, pioneers, and commercial surface of the New River. the James River to Abingdon in 1764. trades, and served as a life-saving Preservation, restoration, The map he used, written by Thomas landmark in the 1700s for Mary Draper and pure enjoyment of this historical Jefferson in 1755, did not show the river, Ingles. Mrs. Ingles was captured by river have propelled Giles County so Byrd noted it as “New River.” Indians who took her hundreds of miles

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Class I, II, and III rapids in places along the entire 37 miles.

Fast water and big rocks create the perfect water environment for big smallmouth bass and flathead catfish.

on waterways up into the Ohio Valley. Upon escaping, she followed the rivers backwards, using the New River as her guide home. A local cooperative effort has been initiated to promote and enhance New River Water Trail experiences, develop maps, and landmark designations, and connect with land and bicycle trails. As a recreational corridor through beautiful scenery, abundant fish and birds and noteworthy geological formations, the New River provides waterway adventures for all outdoorsy folks. Visitors who enjoy a soft adventure can cruise quietly along sections of the waterway, while those who lean toward more thrilling excitement can find it in Class I, II, and III rapids in places along the entire 37 miles. Local outfitters offer equipment, guides, knowledge, and half-day, full-day and overnight excursions on this 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 To Do 2718-3062 RIVER RD, 201 RIVER ROAD, 995 RIPPLEMEAD ROAD, EGGLESTON, VA 24086 PEMBROKE, VA 24136 RIPPLEMEAD, VA 24150 on the New

Distance: 6 miles Distance: 2.5 miles Distance: 8.5 miles • fishing Estimated Float Time: 3 hours Estimated Float Time: 1 hour Estimated Float Time: 4 hours • kayaking Estimated Fishing Time: 6 hours Estimated Fishing Time: 3 hours Estimated Fishing Time: 8 hours • standup paddleboarding One of the best whitewater runs With towering cliffs lining both sides A short but beautiful float in all of Virginia, offering Class I and II’s • swimming of the river, including the historic Palisades characterized by numerous islands and throughout the entire length of the float. In • tubing 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 • canoeing 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 • rafting 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 • Class I, II and III rapids 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 • full of soft and exhilarating 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 adventures 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 - ALSO - 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 • American Heritage River 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 • New River name official just below the Route 460 Bridge. Route 623 Bridge. and before the Route 460 Bridge. around 1750.

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One of the best fishing rivers in Virginia and a top BLUFF CITY TO NARROWS TO Creeks, Streams smallmouth river in the country, the New River NARROWS GLEN LYN supports outstanding populations of nearly every 100-128 TANNERY RD, 2000 VIRGINIA AVENUE, and Ponds major freshwater game fish in the region, including: PEARISBURG, VA 24134 NARROWS, VA 24124 • smallmouth bass • walleye 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 • spotted bass • black crappie Estimated Fishing Time: 4 hours Estimated Fishing Time: 6 hours • largemouth bass • channel catfish Johns Creek • rock bass • flathead catfish 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 • striped bass • yellow perch float. Take out is on river left at VDGIF course. Put-in at either the Lurich Road Narrows Mill Creek • white bass • redbreast sunfish ramp at Camp Success Park in the access on river left just downstream Nature Park • hybrid striped bass • bluegill 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 • muskellunge 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 Many of the state’s current fish records were caught river, looms downstream of the takeout Bridge at Glen Lyn Park. Approximately in the New River, and there is potential to yield and presents numerous hazards in its 7 miles of river flows through Virginia Wolf Creek many more record-setting catches due to trophy course including the remains of an old before exiting the state, but finding a Smallmouth bass, dam. takeout can be challenging. blue gill, redeye catch and release regulations set by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.

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b Rd. d 621 il . R Jefferson National Forest k erry than 6 miles round trip. Parking is available at the Pearis W s F Retreat #2 C in dw 4. Eggleston Springs Private Access: Private ramp access for $5.00. Campground s 730 ' oo Cemetery Trailhead near the Bluff City Boat Landing. r G 460 G e R has 1 cabin, primitive sites & up to 30 and 50 amp RV sites. Take Eggleston Rd. and turn 665 re lk i e Wa EGGLESTON v n V ey e all Rd. r onto Cliffview St. right before the Eggleston Bridge. Rt. 813. 540-626-6366 625 un Rd. R 3 r R Cherokee Flats Day Use Area o . a d g ad d. 605 R u un R Designed to accommodate wheelchair bound anglers, 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 Cherokee Flats is a streamside, paved trail that provides t. M d. fork onto River Road. Boat Landing sign can be seen. Follow paved road over the railroad op n R T to Wood's Hole s easy access to fishing holes on Big Stony Creek, a t le a g tracks. Boat ramp is on left just before bridge. l Hostle g F E 2 stocked trout stream. Giles Mountain 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. Fo Glen Alton Day Use Area US Primative camping. 540-922-0091 730 oad Multiple trails and use areas. Some trails suitable for R STAFFORDSVILLE gs MONTGOMERY COUNTY prin 7. New River's Edge Private Access: Take Rt. 460 to Snidow Road in Pembroke. wheelchairs. U88 acres to explore at this historic site. Bear S 100 622 Stay to the right. Take the left fork onto River Rd. over the railroad tracks and bridge. It Mary Ingles Trail 625 Montgomery County becomes Rocky Hollow Rd. NRE is on the right through the green gate across from the old Following the NRWT right-river from the Glen Lyn Park, quarry. 540-599-8382 White Cedar d. R this historic trail follows the path of heroine Mary Draper 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 Ingles. i B MCCOY Campground k Rd. 1 toward Ripplemead and follow the paved road over the railroad tracks. It will turn to mal Cree Virginia Tech is Nature's Way D Virginia Walk 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 Wa Cre bathrooms and picnic shelter are available. This L.U mile nature trail meanders around White Rocks lker o 460 y

e R Campground. The name “ Walk” comes from the lk d Wa r's k . C e GILES COUNTY 9. Bluff City Boat Landing: Turn onto Cord Rd. at east end of Rt 460 bridge and at fact that the trail travels606 from Virginia into West Virginia re COUNTY Dismal Falls N 652 stop sign turn left onto Thomas Dr. - Turn Right onto Tannery Rd. - Go across tracks and then back again. The trail begins at campsite #= and 42 e 671 w under the bridge.

PULASKI 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 smallmouth- and musky-rich waters of the nationally recognized New River and private, waterfront 12. Rich Creek Boat Landing: Located near Gentry's Landing on US-460E in Rich Creek. vacation rentals along the hidden banks of Walker Creek. www.newriveroutdoorco.com paddle maps. 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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INN AT RIVERBEND (540) 921-5211 A luxury bed and breakfast on 14 acres Whatever your day holds in Giles County, there’s an overnight overlooking the New River. Lovely option to meet your needs and suit your budget. Whatever you grounds, rolling hills and peaceful views. choose, you’ll find clean, comfortable, quiet accommodations far Seven beautiful guest rooms, every from the crowd. room with a view, open to decks and terraces outfitted with rockers and patio tables. Breakfast is scrumptious, and the ANGEL’S REST HIKERS HAVEN You are only minutes from Virginia Tech innkeepers know all the local places of (540) 787-4076 and Radford University. Our log home is interest. www.innatriverbend.com Located at the base of Angels Rest beautifully decorated and is situated on Overlook, directly behind Food Lion and the property to have complete privacy. 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Woods Hole One to four bedroom cottages open HDTV, 2 BR plus sleep sofa, woodland (540) 921-7700 OR (540) 626-7273 A rustic lodge and private retreat on the www.vrbo.com/829561 encompasses 100 acres, one-half mile year round in close proximity to and solitude near outdoor recreation, These two cabins are located on the New River, this secluded riverfront refuge to the Appalachian Trail. It is surrounded booked through Mountain Lake Lodge. Virginia Tech and Blacksburg. banks of the New River, near the quiet offers a smorgasbord of activities for WALKER CREEK RETREAT on three sides by the Jefferson National Perfect for couples and families who www.airbnb.com/rooms/11886447 town of Pembroke, only 20 minutes the river enthusiast ~ rafting, canoeing, (540) 921-7438 Forest and protected by 780 acres of want to get away from it all, but still have from Blacksburg & Virginia Tech. The tubing, fishing, kayaking and more. The Walker Creek Retreat is a peaceful privately-owned farm land. cool amenities. Full kitchens, fireplaces, THE COLUMNS surrounding area offers fishing, kayaking, cabin sleeps 12 and has two full baths. mountain hideaway with all the www.woodsholehostel.com decks, laundry facilities, dining areas. [email protected] tubing, canoeing, hiking, mountain The entire facility, all the equipment and amenities of home. Waterfront cabins sit Walking trails and forests surround the Historic, home with original Arts & Crafts biking or just relaxing. along the banks of Walker Creek and are cottages. www.mtnlakelodge.com woodwork, in the heart of town. Used as http://moosecabin.biz/ any service needed is dedicated solely to guests. www.newriversedge.com perfect for river/outdoor enthusiasts, a boarding house during the depression, fishermen, groups & families. Each of BLACKBERRY MORNING RETREAT this big old home is enjoying a revival. MOUNTAIN LAKE LODGE our cabins has its own unique story HOLIDAYMotels MOTOR LODGE In the New River Valley of the Blue Come make yourself at home. 3 of the 540-626-7121 STEELE ACRES COTTAGE and features yet each has a full kitchen, Ridge Highlands on 268 private 8 bedrooms are currently available, but A stone and timber resort hotel built in (540) 383-5937 (540) 921-1551 satellite TV, central heat/air, outdoor 401 N. Main Street, Pearisburg acres. Spectacular views of beautiful renovations are underway! Perfect for the 1930s, the lodge boasts renovated We have the perfect, quiet country activity area with fire pit, charcoal grill & surrounding mountains & rolling valley Holidays, family reunions, graduations, guest rooms, a popular restaurant and cottage with sleeping accommodations porch/pavilion, and no website service BUDGET INN below. www.homeaway.com/vacation- small weddings etc. bar and all the rustic atmosphere of for eight in Newport. fees! (540) 726-2362 rental/p259527 the original era with the amenities of www.vrbo.com/588354 www.walkercreekcabins.com 141 Virginia Ave, Rich Creek DOE CREEK GUEST HOUSE contemporary times. Guest rooms, BUCKEYE FARM (540) 626-1028 condos, cabins and mountain homes. PLAZA MOTEL (540) 544-3010 House is cozy, clean and close to www.mtnlakelodge.com (540) 921-2591 Located in the quaint village of Newport. Virginia Tech, Cascades, New River, 415 N. Main Street, Pearisburg

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

Wedding Bells ... and fresh, 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 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.

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Andrew Johnston House Club also offers a heated pool, bar and MacArthur Inn Historic Hotel The 1829 Georgian manor house grill, hotel-style rooms and a ballroom. The first lodging establishment to be features many of the original decorative An off-the-beaten-path, delightful named for General MacArthur, this 24- accents and charm of Giles County in environment for special occasions. room, renovated inn boasts a large the 19th century. Along with visiting the 500 Fort Branch Road, Pearisburg. lobby, dining room and private rooms museum, a wonderful locally stocked (540) 921-1099 for special events. A small-town, four- gift shop awaits, and the opportunity facebook.com/GilesCountryClub season venue. to host your event or meeting on the 117 MacArthur Lane, Narrows grounds or within our facilities. Perfect Glen Alton Farm (540) 726-7510 for small (less than 50 people) receptions The Glen Alton site is characterized by www.macarthur-inn.com and a great historical alternative for your a gently rolling terrain and possesses ceremony location. 540-921-1050 a variety of scenic, natural and cultural Mountain Lake Lodge 208 North Main Street, Pearisburg resources including mountain views, Perfect settings for that special day gilescountyhistory.org wetlands, rivers, ponds and streams and – Historic lodge offering full service the historic lodge, barns and caretaker’s wedding packages including catering, Buckeye Farm house which date back to the early 20th event planning & lodging. A great venue Buckeye Farm offers the perfect venue Century. to say “I Do!” for a wedding weekend, weekend (540) 921-2079 115 Hotel Circle, Pembroke escape, or family event. The beautiful gilescounty.org (540)626-7121 log home coupled with the wedding www.mtnlakelodge.com Chris Hansen, OD Misty Lane, OD Brad Lane, OD Jacob Bowen, OD pavilion and picturesque stable sit Inn at Riverbend Bed & Breakfast alongside Sinking Creek. Beautiful views overlooking the New Walker Creek Barn 225 Zells Mill Road, Newport River. Locally owned and operated Walker Creek Barn is a perfect balance (540) 544-3010 offering outdoor & indoor wedding of rustic elegance & natural beauty facebook.com/dana22todd options. Complete wedding packages that provides a breath-taking backdrop Your Eye Care Team are available with each special need for your wedding day or special event. Castle Rock Golf Course arranged. Situated on the crest of a 10-acre & 19th Hole Clubhouse 125 River Ridge Drive, Pearisburg picturesque mountaintop, your guests Located in the quiet town of Pembroke, (540) 921-5211 will admire the long-range, panoramic overlooking the New River and its’ www.innatriverbend.com views of the Appalachian Mountains namesake, “Castle Rock”, in Giles through the numerous large windows. County. The views from the course are Kairos Wilderness Resort Some of its unique features include a of breathtaking vistas of the surrounding Kairos offers numerous wedding sites spacious bridal loft, a groom’s lounge, Blue Ridge Mountains. The course and and venues. At its main venue, there catering prep kitchen, adequate wattage Education Communication Personal Care 19th Hole Clubhouse provide a unique is to be a 200-seat amphitheater that for AV equipment, ADA accessibility, & it venue for your wedding or event. sits on the edge of a mountaintop. A is fully heated & air conditioned for use 900 Castle Rock Road, Pembroke timber-truss style reception hall and 4 in all seasons. Bales Road, Pearisburg (540) 921-2079 beautifully designed and furnished 30 (540) 921-7438 www.gilescounty.org x 30 yurts. These yurts will be available www.walkercreekbarn.com for rent by those who are utilizing the Doe Creek Farm wedding venue. Whitegate Farm Offer your guests an experience Shumate Falls Road, Glen Lyn Weddings at Whitegate they won't forget at this historically (540) 235-2777 Newly renovated 2,000 sq. ft. Tack Barn recognized 400 acre authentic farm and kairosresort.com to accommodate up to 150 people. The apple orchard with onsite catering and deck comes complete with panoramic breathtaking views. Lovewell Lodge & Weddings views. Options available with local 412 Doe Creek Rd, Pembroke. Exchange your vows over LoveWell caterers, florists and photographers (540)239-4521 Lodge and Weddings. Dancing under to make that special event one to 324 Oakvale Rd., Suite 100 700 Wenonah Avenue www.doecreekfarm.com the stars on top of one of the highest remember. points in Giles County. 352 Songbird Lane, Pearisburg Princeton, WV 24740 Pearisburg, VA 24134 Giles Country Club 1362 Rocky Hollow Road, Pembroke (434)473-5785 Golf Course and Events (540) 320-4886 www.whitegatefarmva.com (304) 425-2444 (540) 921-4116 A private club in a mountain setting with lovewelllodgeandweddings.com a beautiful golf course, Giles Country MountainEyes.com Find more on our weddings page at GilesCounty.org

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Virginia offers some of the finest freshwater fishing in the country. Whether you’re a casual angler or a serious expert, Virginia is a great place to cast your line. You’ll find picturesque rivers, lakes and streams, not to mention legendary hospitality in communities that welcome outdoor enthusiasts. www.FishVirginiaFirst.com

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. New River’s Edge, on the Tangent Outfitters, with locations specializes in professionally guided beautiful banks of the New River, is a in Pembroke and Radford, Virginia, is a fishing trips, water-front lodging private retreat with overnight and day full service outfitter and guide service, specializing in canoeing, kayaking, rafting, properties (see Walker Creek Retreat), use of canoes, kayaks, tubes, shuttle mountain biking and guided fishing. and a brand-new event venue (see service, fire ring (wood included), picnic Walker Creek Barn). tables and grill. A rustic, log beam Join us for some of the best * Half day, full day and overnight trips smallmouth and musky fishing on the A-frame with 2 bathrooms, full kitchen * Guided canoe, rafting and fishing trips historic New River! The hunt for trophy and linens sleeps 10 for a perfect * Canoe/MT bike combination trips smallmouth begins in March and runs getaway weekend or family vacation. * Shuttle service throughout October while the peak Children are welcome, and as we like to Tangent Outfitters is proud musky bite is November-February. Let say: “Let the river love on ya!" to offer Stand Up Paddleboarding in our experienced guides put you on the From fly fishing, swimming and Southwest Virginia. We have a variety adventure of a lifetime whether you're canoeing by day to the bonfire and of trips throughout the year to get you looking for your personal best or just roasting marshmallows after sundown, standing up and walking on water. want to catch the summer numbers New River's Edge is the perfect venue Stand Up Paddleboarding Adventures: bite. We welcome spin & fly fishermen for fun and relaxation an easy 20 and offer a variety of trip options & * Castle Rock Paddleboarding Adventure minutes from Blacksburg and Radford. lodging packages. * Wilderness Paddleboarding On the New River www.newriveroutdoorco.com newriversedge.com * Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard at the 540-921-7438 (540) 599-8382 Christiansburg Aquatic Center

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26 GILES COUNTY 2019-2020 gilescounty.org 27 Things to Do Agritourism Experiences

Castle Rock Golf and Recreation (540) 626-7276 - Pembroke With an 18-hole golf course, Junior Olympic size 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

Bee Berry Farm Rolling Hills Farm http://beeberryfarm.net www.rollinghillsfarmllc. (540) 544-6833 com Newport (540) 251-4430 Newport Bob Pond Blueberry Farm Smith Valley Meats Parks bpondberries http://www.gottrust.org/ @yahoo.com SmithValleyMeats Glen Lyn Town Park (540) 726-3084 (540) 726-3992 (540) 726-7075 Rich Creek Rich Creek Each small town in Giles County offers parks and recreation activities, including glenlyn.org organized sports, athletic fields, walking trails, playgrounds and picnic shelters. Pembroke Doe Creek Farm Spruce Ridge Tree Farm Narrow Parks & Rec & Orchard spruceridgetreefarm.com has a public boat ramp, and CASTLE ROCK GOLF AND RECREATION sports an 18-hole www.doecreekfarm.com (540) 544-7700 golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts and picnic areas. PEARISBURG’S RECREATION (540) 726-2961 (540) 922-2705 Newport DEPARTMENT manages the town park, community center and a vibrant senior center. townofnarrows.org Pembroke WHITT-RIVERBEND PARK is a low-impact, public area on 28 acres along the New River Stonecrop Farm Newport Recreaction Narrows Farmers http://stonecropfarmers. with fishing, birdwatching, walking and picnicking open to all; camping is by permit only. (540) 544-7479 Market com NARROWS TOWN PARK and Ragsdale Field are used for soccer, football and newportrecreation.com http://townofnarrows.org (540) 599-0839 other sports. The town’s park, known as “The Boom,” has places for swimming, volleyball, (540) 726-2423 Newport basketball, playing games and picnicking. MILL POND is a popular place to enjoy ducks Narrows Town of Pembroke The Green Market and Canadian geese. CAMP SUCCESS AND MILL CREEK NATURE PARK are also (540) 626-7191 Newport (540) 599-4125 attractive Narrows amenities. Camp Success now has a public, 18-hole disc golf course along pembrokeva.org Agricultural Fair Pembroke the banks of the New River Water Trail that is free to enjoy. [email protected] GLEN LYN TOWN PARK is a quiet spot for camping, fishing, launching a boat, or Pearisburg Recreation Newport Walker Valley Market (540) 921-1381 walking, and RICH CREEK’S WOODLAND PARK is often used for athletic activities and (540) 921-2347 pearisburg.org Pearisburg Pearisburg community gatherings. The NEWPORT RECREATION CENTER is a central site for local Community Market events, art studios, youth activities and concerts. EGGLESTON is most delightful from a raft, www.pearisburg.org Windrush Farm Town of Rich Creek boat or canoe on the New River, next to the Palisades Cliffs. Campgrounds along the river (540) 921-0340 www.windrushfarm.com (540) 726-3260 (540) 544-7088 create fun experiences for all ages. richcreek.org Newport

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Hiking & Shuttles Woods Hole Hostel & Mountain Retreat Jefferson 3696 Sugar Run Road Pearisburg, VA 24134 National Forest (540) 921 3444 Nearly 100 square miles of [email protected] Appalachian Trail national forest and 2,600 acres in Through hikers and day hikers enjoy all or part of Giles County’s the Mountain Lake Conservancy Holy Family Church Hostel 52 miles of this famous Georgia-Maine trail. Townsfolk welcome make Giles County the perfect 516 Mason Court Drive Pearisburg, VA 24134 hikers, and hostels and local lodging places host many of them place for leisurely walks in the woods or challenging hikes. (540) 921-3547 with for a respite from the wilderness. Through hikers can do Views from ridge tops at laundry, replenish supplies, buy new hiking boots and pick up mail. Don Raines Mountain Lake, War Spur Trail Pearisburg, VA 24134 and Wind Rock are awesome, (540) 921-7433 and trails below envelop hikers Damascus to Troutville, including in untouched wilderness. Roanoke, Blacksburg, and Christiansburg. The Cascades The most popular trail in the region is a moderately easy, 2-mile woodland Angle’s Rest Hikers Haven path along Little Stony Creek outside Pembroke. Hikers are rewarded with angelsresthikershaven.com waters that gracefully tumble over a 66-foot vertical cliff into a natural, WAR SPUR LOOP GLEN ALTON VIRGINIA WALK 204 Douglas Lane, Pearisburg rock pool. The 4-mile trail loop ranges between 2,200 and 2,900 feet DAY USE AREA TRAIL 540-787-4076 above sea level, and the return walk follows an old logging road.

War Spur Loop is an easy trail through Multiple trails and use areas. Some This 1.3 mile nature trail meanders the Mountain Lake Wilderness that trails suitable for wheelchairs. 300 acres around White Rocks Campground. CASCADE FALLS DISMAL FALLS MILL CREEK FALLS treats hikers to a wide variety of to explore at this historic site. The name “Virginias Walk” comes PEMBROKE WHITE GATE NARROWS plant life and an outstanding view. from the fact that the trail travels Directions: From Blacksburg, VA: Follow from Virginia into West Virginia and Most hikers travel the loop counter- US 460 west for about 15 miles. Turn then back again. The trail begins at Difficulty Level: Moderate clockwise, following the Salt Pond Difficulty Level: Easy right on Big Stony Creek Road (SR campsite #9 and ends at Campsite Distance: 4.0 miles round trip Varying difficulties and routes. Maps Mountain ridge to the overlook. 635). Go approximately 13 miles. Turn #26. Features: Dogs allowed, cliffs, rocky path, Features: Best time to view falls is winter available onsite. left onto Glen Alton Road (SR 722). Go wading in pool below falls to early summer. Peaceful, pretty, and Features: Series of waterfalls through Mill Directions: Follow US 460 west for across a small bridge and then follow Directions: From Blacksburg, VA: easily accessed is the 15 ft. Dismal Falls. Creek Nature Park, native trout stream 6.5 miles. Turn right on Mountain the road to the right. Follow SR 460 west for 15 miles to Total hike is 4.0 miles round trip over sometimes steep terrain on a sometimes Lake Road (SR 700). Travel 3.5 miles SR 635. Turn right on SR 635. Travel 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. past Mountain Lake Hotel. War Spur 17 miles. Turn right onto SR 613. left on VA-42. After 10.1 miles turn right 100 to VA-652 to the intersection of VA- Trailhead is on the right Continue 0.8 miles; turn left onto Directions: Take exit 118 I-81 north on 710. On foot follow VA-652 (gravel) on entrance road. Campground is one 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 mile ahead. Total distance from around Christiansburg and Blacksburg. marking the Town Farm Park. Stay close miles. .5 miles after the pavement ends, Blacksburg: 35 miles 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

30 GILES COUNTY 2019-2020 gilescounty.org 31 Adventure Races & Rides Eastern Divide Ultra A 50K trail race through the highlands of SW Virginia. -Point-to-Point race from the Cascades to Mountain Lake. King and Queen of the Mountain prize to the first male and female to AS1-2000' 4mi. The EDU "short course"-8 mile trail race on the final miles of the ultra course. www.easterndivideultra.com

Muddy ACCE Race The Muddy ACCE Race is a 5K, obstacle mud run course race designed to drag you out of your comfort zone by testing your physical strength, stamina, and mental grit. It’s not about how fast you can cross the finish line, but if you can handle the mayhem. A challenge that emphasizes Spring Up Wolf Creek Bike Ride teamwork, camaraderie, and accomplishing something. For Spring Up Wolf Creek bike ride begins at 12 noon in the kiddos we also have the Children’s Mud Pit. April. Proceeds support sight conservation, provide muddyaccerace.com glasses for the needy, and help for the blind. This is a fun ride for the entire family and an awesome spring adventure along Wolf Creek. The ride starts in Narrows and goes to Rocky Gap, returning to Narrows. Take your pick of a 20 mile, 32 mile or 42 mile round trip. Ride as much or as little of the course as you want. Enjoy the spring foliage and serene ride along Wolf Creek. The ride starts and ends at Ragsdale football field in downtown Narrows. One free T-shirt per single or family registration will be provided if registered by date on website. T-shirts will be available for $5 each on the day of the ride while supplies last. www.springupwolfcreek.org

10K Hell Climb The Hell Climb 10K is a 6.2-mile hill climb from the base of Mountain Lake in Giles County Virginia to the cool clear air at the summit. Runners will ascend more than 1,800 feet as Motorcycle Tours they follow Mountain Lake Road. There is only one way, and its up. runsignup.com/Race/VA/Pembroke/HellClimb

Old Glory Ultra & Half Marathon The Old Glory Ultra (~50k) and Half Marathon takes you through the beautiful Appalachian Mountains and crosses When adventure, friendship, motion and great scenery the Virginia/West Virginia border several times over the sum up your idea of fun, consider GearHead Moto Tours duration of the course. The course is mostly double track, for an all-inclusive motorcycle journey in the Blue Ridge some single track, and only ~1.5 miles on gravel road. There’s Mountains of SW Virginia. Experienced tour guides make camping available on site and it is sure to be a good time. It all the arrangements for gear and equipment rental, is on Veteran’s Day weekend for a reason – we want to honor dining spots, overnight lodging and exciting roadways our veterans. with scenic overlooks and forests and streams along roads gilescounty.org less traveled. For more information call: (540) 787-5050

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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 (540) 320-1875 - 346 Cliffview Street, Pembroke. $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.

34 GILES COUNTY 2019-2020 gilescounty.org 35 Dining SCOOPS Arcade Wineries Ice Cream Shop, Hot Dogs, BBQ, snacks and Arcade 540-626-5959 Pembroke

Giles Mountain JBR Vineyards & Winery Vineyard & Winery A boutique winery providing unique Known for its Riesling and Pinot Noir, wines that reflect community and JBR vineyard was the first vineyard in sustainability. A family-friendly Giles County, and the wine is pleasing venue with a laid-back atmosphere, palates around the region. Line up breathtaking views and superb wines. your wedding wine to wow your Green certified. Wedding Wine. guests. Giles County 290 Moye Road, Staffordsville 540-250-7293 540-818-0566 www.facebook.com/jbrwine gilesmountainwinery.com

Anna's Restaurant Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant Narrows - 540-726-3545 Pearisburg - (540) 921-2808 Serving Lunch & Dinner. Buffet style and Fast Food menu order. Dine in or take-out. The Palisades Restaurant Eggleston - (540) 626-2828 Dairy Queen Bluegrass BBQ Chef-inspired, farm-to-table cuisine. Rich Creek and Pearisburg Pembroke - Pork ribs, chicken, steak, & Beer and wine. (540) 921-1476 beef brisket BBQ. Live music. Homemade desserts. www.thepalisadesrestaurant.com Hardee’s - Pearisburg Cascade Cafe Pembroke - (540) 626-4567 Sylvia's Cafe and Catering (540) 921-2503 Soups, sandwiches, wraps, BBQ, pizza, Pearisburg - (540) 787-5020 ice cream. Eat in or take out. Come On In, Sit Down And McDonalds - Pearisburg Expect The Best (540) 921-3193 Friends and Family Restaurant Pearisburg - (540) 921-4717 Papa’s Pizzeria Wendy’s - Pearisburg Breakfast all day, homestyle cooking, Pearisburg - (540) 921-1333 (540) 921-3787 banquet facilities. Serving the area’s best pizza, subs, calzones and more since 1976 Burger King - Narrows Harvest at Mountain Lake Lodge (540) 726-3749 Pembroke - (540) 626-7121 Queen’s Pizza The region’s rich agricultural roots in Rich Creek - (540) 726-8322 Subway - Pembroke fresh seasonal menus. (540) 626-7827 www.mntlakelodge.com Queens’s Pizza & Subs Rich Creek - (540) 726-8100 Pearisburg - (540) 921-4321 Hilltop Grill Pizza Hut - Pearisburg Newport - (540) 626-7682 Riviera Mexican Grill (540)921-1000 Homemade food for take out. Pembroke - (540) 626-5441 Featuring hand-made doughnuts. Mexican cuisine, bar, covered outdoor seating. Take out available. Pizza Plus - Pearisburg J & J Grill (540) 921-3100 Pearisburg - (540) 921-0073 Roma II Rich Creek Pembroke - (540) 626-5858 (540) 726-3100 La Barranca Pearisburg - (540) 921-2323 Mexican cuisine and lounge.

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facebook.com/ Pearis-Mercantile 540-921-2260

200 N. Main St. ~ Pearisburg

Pearis Mercantile Something for Every Creekside Classics Gunpowder Springs Pearis Mercantile (540) 726-2028 thepalisadesrestaurant.com (540) 921-2260 Occation! 113 Monroe Street, Narrows (540) 626-2828 200 North Main Street, Pearisburg 168 Village Street, Eggleston facebook.com/ Pearis-Mercantile Friends & Family Gypsy Roses Treaures Pearl's Petals Restaurant & Gift Shop 766 N Main Street, Pearisburg 608 Snidow Street, Pembroke 540-921-4717 540-626-7886 540-921-2260 100 Woodland Dr., Pearisburg Matthew's Jewelers matthewjewelers.com Pembroke Stop N Save 200 N. Main St. ~ 623 S. Main Street, Pearisburg pembrokestopandsave.com Pearisburg Gateway Gifts 540-921-2066 (540) 726-2993 (540) 626-7077 247 Old Virginia Avenue, Rich Creek Ms. Audre’s Fabric 138 Grill Road, Pembroke 206 Main Street, Narrows Gearhead Junction [email protected] Tangent gearheadjunction.com (540) 921-2042 tangentoutfitters.com 113 Tazewell Street, Pearisburg (540) 626-4567 Narrows Flowers & Gift Shop 540-787-5050 362 Main Street, Narrows 201 Cascade Drive, Pembroke 540-726-2478

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Wish You Well

Dirty Dancing

Film

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 Music Art in Public Places Giles Artisans Office at [email protected]. Vineyard and Winery gilesmountainwinery.com Find live music almost every night of The natural beauty of Giles is The clang of a blacksmith hammer Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2017, Dirty Dancing Sat: 1-5 Sun:1-4 the week and certainly at a showcasing complimented with a tasteful echoes through the mountains while the released in 1987, starring the late Patrick Swayze and Jennifer of fairs and festivals. Live music venues placement of art in public places. heat of a kiln melts glass that is molded Grey was filmed at Mountain Lake Lodge. “Kellerman’s GILES COUNTY, VIRGINIA Commissioned pieces or community including Stony Creek Tavern at Mountain into glimmering shapes. The artisans Resort” and Dirty Dancing went on to win the Academy supported art, popup in our Lake Lodge and The Palisades Restaurant here work their magic by putting their Award for Best Original Song and a Golden Globe and communities. Visit our LOVEworks in the Village of Eggleston. Join in on a heart and soul into each piece. The in Narrows, Pearisburg and at the Grammy. Guests still flock to Mountain Lake to relive the weekly old-time jam in Narrows. Enjoy Newport Recreation Center. single melody of a handmade banjo magic of Dirty Dancing. the summer music concert series in Drive past building murals shares a tapestry of mountain tales in Newport. Festivals with entertainment in Pearisburg and Narrows that traditional songs. The artisans on the Wish You Well filmed in 2012 and based on a best-selling lineups not to miss include the acclaimed highlight our people, our history, Giles Trail have carved, molded, melded, novel by David Baldacci brings his original story to the big Celebrating our 14th year! Henry Reed Fiddlers Convention, Festival & our surroundings. Enjoy the one painted and quilted unique and creative screen with Life Out Loud Films, Copper Beech Productions in the Park, Newport Agricultural Fair, mile River Sculpture Walking Trail in art that is found in the quaint hamlets and Baldacci Entertainment. The film stars Josh Lucas, Bluegrass and BBQ, BrewRidge Music the Pearisburg Town Park featuring scattered in the mountains and valleys of Mackenzie Foy, and Academy Award Winner Ellen Burstyn. Festival, Kairos on the Porch and Narrows installation pieces of art created from Giles County. It was filmed throughout Giles County including Eggleston, Homecoming. For dates and locations, debris removed from the New River. Newport, Pembroke, and Pearisburg. Residents filled in and Artist contributing include Robert visit gilescounty.org. streets were transformed to recreate the scene of a coal Tuckwiller & Nikki Pynn. 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 Evidence of 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. that Mary 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. We 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 42 GILES COUNTY 2015-2016 gilescounty.org 43 Business

Contacts

Industrial Development Authority Chris McKlarney Economic Development Director [email protected] 315 North Main Street Pearisburg VA 24134 Phone: 540.921.2525 Onward NRV 2020 Kraft Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060 Phone is 540-267-0007 www.onwardnrv.org

Business Parks The same rugged pioneer spirit that settled Giles County thrives Cascade Commercial Park in the hearts, dreams and endeavors of independent business owners and NanoSonic #2, Lewis Gale entrepreneurs. The natural beauty which draws people to this area ~ or keeps Physicians and them local all their lives ~ or brings them back ~ also motivates them to pursue Giles Farm Bureau careers right here, so they can enjoy a high quality, comprehensive lifestyle in the mountains and valleys of Giles County. Mountain View Giles County officials embrace preservation and sensible environmental Industrial Park stewardship along with entrepreneurial ventures and companies in myriad Universal Forest Products, Harris industries. The County is proud to be supportive of cottage industries and home- Contractors, Giles Lifesaving & based businesses, as well as commercial enterprises. 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 Dogwood Farms businesses include fresh produce, organic flowers, fish, pork, chicken and beef Carilion Giles products. Many of the Giles County restaurants pride themselves on serving Community Hospital, Devita Dialysis, locavore and using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients in season. Farmer’s markets Giles Family Practice offer farm-to-table produce. and McDonalds Short-term Programs 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 Long-term Careers 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 www.nr.edu/workforce

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as a Distinguished Title I School in 2005, 2006 and 2013 and awarded the Competency to Excellence award by the Educate, Challenge & Virginia DOE in 2009. Encourage 401 W. Wolf Street | Narrows, VA 24124 All Giles County schools are fully 540.726.2391 | nems.gilesk12.og 432 Students, grades K-7 accredited and staffed with warm, professional administrators, Narrows High School teachers and support staff Narrows High School enrolls students in whose primary mission is the grades 8 to 12 and serves the western comprehensive education of part of Giles County. The curriculum every school age child. is broad based, including New River Community College distance learning courses and opportunities to attend Higher Education the Southwest Virginia Governor’s practical nursing and more. the Giles County Technology Center. Eastern Elementary Giles High School School for Science, Mathematics and & Middle School Technology. Radford University Virginia Tech Giles High School offers secondary 1827 Wenonah Avenue | Pearisburg, VA EEMS, in the eastern region of the education from grades 8 through 12. A 540.921. 1166 | gctc.gilesk12.org Radford University is student-centered Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That 1 Green Wave Lane | Narrows, VA 24124 county, serves pupils in kindergarten strong vocational program is offered, 183 HS Students, 16 Adults and focused on providing outstanding I May Serve), Virginia Tech, in the next through 7th grade. Programs that along with distance learning classes 540.726.2384 | nhs.gilesk12.org academic programs for more than 9,000 county, takes a hands-on, engaging 340 Students, grades 8-12 enhance student opportunities include with New River Community College Macy McClaugherty School college students. Well known for strong approach to education, preparing the Student Council Association, and participation in the Southwest faculty/student bonds, innovative use of scholars to be leaders in their fields and Mentoring Program, Lego/Robotics Virginia Governor’s School for Science, Macy McClaugherty includes primary Jefferson Christian Academy technology in the learning environment communities. As the Commonwealth’s and middle education from pre- Club, Student of the Month/Character Mathematics and Technology. JCA is passionate about educating and vibrant student life on a beautiful most comprehensive university and a kindergarten through 7th grade. Counts Program and Service Project children in a Christian environment. Like campus, RU offers many opportunities leading research institution, Virginia Tech Itinerant teachers are provided for Team. The students and staff benefit 1825 Wenonah Ave | Pearisburg, VA 24134 the third leg of a three-legged stool, to succeed in and out of the classroom. offers 215 undergraduate and graduate music education, physical education from the support of large entities like 540.921.1825 | ghs.gilesk12.org JCA serves to support and reinforce degree programs to more than 30,000 and primary art. Virginia Tech, Nanosonic, Pembroke 678 Students, grades 8-12 what our children are taught by their New River Community College students and manages a research Telephone, PTA and parent/community portfolio of more than $450 million. The families and home church. New River Community College (NRCC) volunteers. Eastern is an exceptional 1001 Henson Avenue | Pearisburg, VA 24134 university fulfills its land-grant mission is a comprehensive community college community school where we “Strive for Giles County Technology Center 540.921.1363 | mms.gilesk12.org of transforming knowledge to practice 219 Big Stony Creek Rd. in the New River Valley. The main Greatness” every day. 521 Students, grades pre K-7 through technological leadership and Strong career and technical education Ripplemead, VA 24150 campus in Dublin with a satellite campus programs are available to Giles and 540.626.5222 | jcachristianacademy.com by fueling economic growth and job 6899 Virginia Ave | Pembroke VA 24136 Narrows Elementary in Christiansburg , both in counties Narrows High Schools students and creation locally, regionally and around 540.626.7281 | eems.gilesk12.org & Middle School bordering Giles. First-class instruction community adults. Many area employers the world. 429 Students, grades K-7 is provided in myriad fields of study value the education and skills gained at This school has been recognized by including business marketing, welding, the Virginia Department of Education accounting, game development, 46 GILES COUNTY 2019-2020 gilescounty.org 47 Community

Eggleston Glen Lyn GilesCounty.org/Eggleston GlenLyn.org The first permanent Giles County The Town of 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 for “Mary 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, charming gift shop and lodging. (540) 726-7075 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 ridges of 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 48 GILES COUNTY 2019-2020 gilescounty.org 49 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, • Earth Day at Giles Mountain Vineyard & Winery www.mlbs.virginia.edu • Pearisburg Easter Egg Hunt at Pearisburg Community Center August • The New River 500 at Kairos • Newport Agriculture Fair at Newport Fairgrounds • Spring up Wolf Creek Bike Ride www.newportagriculturalfair.com www.springupwolfcreek.org • Pearisburg Eye Run 5K www.facebook.com/PearisburgEyeRun May • Kid's Fishing Day September • Muddy ACCE Race muddyaccerace.com www.TownofNarrows.org • Art on the Lawn www.gilesartscouncil.org • Mountains of Misery Bike Race • Rich Creek AutumnFest www.mountainsofmisery.com October June • Pembroke Heritage Festival • Henry Reed Fiddlers Convention in Newport www.pembrokeheritagefestival.com • Pearisburg Festival in the Park • Pearisburg Scarecrow Festival facebook.com/PearisburgFestivalinthePark • Narrows Fall Festival www.townofnarrows.org • Eastern Divide Ultra 50K Mountain Run www.easterndivideultra.com November • Summer Solstice Celebration at • Narrows High School Winter Bazaar Giles Mountain Vineyard & Winery December www.gilesmountainwinery.com • Christmas with the Johnstons at the Giles County Historical Society www.gilescountyhistory.org

50 GILES COUNTY 2019-2020 gilescounty.org 51 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.

159 Hartley Way Pearisburg, VA 24134 540-921-6000 CarilionClinic.org GILES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 52 GILES COUNTY 2019-2020

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