| We've
compiled a list of area activities located within
1 hour of Walker Creek Retreat. As you can see, there
is a lot to do and see while enjoying your stay. We
hope you have a wonderful time enjoying everything
the New River Valley has to offer!!!! |
|
Canoe
the New Outfitters & Guide Service
- Canoe, kayak, raft rentals and guided smallmouth
fishing trips on the New River. Located just 5 minutes
from Walker Creek Retreat in the town of Pearisburg. |
| GilesCounty.org
- Official county website that lists some of the county's
attractions and businesses including restaraunts. |
| Town
of Pearisburg - Home of
Canoe the New Outfitters and the county seat of Giles. |
| Town
of Pearisburg - Whitt Riverbend
Park on the New River. Camping, fishing, and picnic
shelter rental. 15 minutes. |
| Virginia
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF)
- Virginia hunting, fishing, and boating regulations. |
| VDGIF
- Descriptions and maps of the New River. Some sections
of the New River are located within 5 minutes of Walker
Creek Retreat. |
| VDGIF
- New River Valley Birding Trail. |
| Jefferson
National Forest - Recreational activities offered
in the Jefferson National Forest near Walker Creek
Retreat. |
| Jefferson
National Forest - Area hiking maps. |
| Jefferson
National Forest -
Cascades
National Recreation Trail hiking information. 15 minutes. |
| Jefferson
National Forest -
Glen Alton
farm. Wildlife and nature viewing on Big Stoney Creek.
30 minutes. |
|
Jefferson National Forest -
Trout fishing
opportunities. Several streams w/in 20 minutes. |
| Virginia's
State Parks
- Claytor Lake State Park is located 30 minutes from
Walker Creek Retreat. |
| New
River Trail State Park -
Hiking, biking, fishing along the New River. 1 hour. |
| Pipestem
Resort - A wonderful WV state park offering a
wide range of outdoor activities including golfing,
fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. 1 hour. |
| Extreme
Expeditions - Experience the New River Gorge National
Park and some of the finest whitewater rafting in
the country with our friends at Extreme Expeditions.
Fayetteville, WV. 1.5 hours. |
| Winterplace
Resort - Snow skiing resort located in Ghent,
WV. 45 minutes. |
| Appalachian
Trail - Over 1,200 hikers ascend into Pearisburg
each spring while hiking the AT. |
| Mountain
Lake Hotel - Home of the movie Dirty Dancing.
Dining and recreation. 20 minutes. |
| Chateau
Morrisette -
Floyd County winery and fine fining restaurant. 1
hour. |
| The
Bank Food and Drink -
Pearisburg, VA fine dining. 5 minutes. |
| The
Swinging Bridge Restaraunt -
Paint Bank, VA dining. Also enjoy The Depot Lodge,
The General Store, Tingler's Mill, Potts and Johns
Creeks, and a live operating buffalo farm. 45 minutes. |
| Hollow
Hill Farm
- Paint Bank, VA. Live operating buffalo farm. Tours
available. 45 minutes. |
| Wilderness
Conservancy at Mountain Lake - Nature and events.
20 minutes. |
| Castle
Rock Golf and Recreation -
Area golfing located in Pembroke, VA. 15 minutes. |
| Pete
Dye River Course - Area
golfing located on the New River in Radford, VA. 30
minutes. |
| Back
Country Ski & Sports - Located in Blacskburg,
VA. Offers expert sales and service for all of your
favorite outdoor activities. 30 minutes. |
| Virginia
Tech - Blacksburg, VA. Home of the Hokies. 30
minutes. |
| Radford
University - Radford, VA. 30 minutes. |
