Recreation
Our most recent articles tagged 'Recreation'
Washington County Offers Ample Angling Opportunities
Washington County has become a popular fishing destination with sites including Whitetop Laurel Creek, Taylor’s Valley, Big Tumbling Creek, Hidden Valley, Green Cove and the Holston River.
Coomes Recreation Center Keeps Residents Active and Fit
The Coomes Recreation Center offers recreation opportunities for all ages.
Clubs’ Work Puts Appalachian, Virginia Creeper Trails in Good Hands
The Mount Rogers Appalachian and Virginia Creeper trails are maintained by trail clubs for the hikers and bikers who use them.
Bristol Motor Speedway Hosts Top-Drawing NASCAR Events
Move over‚ Daytona. Arguably the most popular track in all of stock-car racing is Bristol Motor Speedway.
Top Streams Are Lure For Fishermen
Anglers of all types flock to Washington County and the surrounding region for year-round fishing, but from early spring through late summer, the focus is on fly-fishing.
Hike or Bike on Washington County Trails
Damascus bills itself as Trail Town USA, so it makes sense that it hosts Appalachian Trail Days each summer.
Abingdon Is Home to Top-Notch Golf Courses
Hopefully, golfers will always hit ’em long and straight at the courses situated in Washington County.
Bikers and Hikers Follow the Virginia Creeper Trail
One of Washington County’s greatest natural treasures is the Virginia Creeper Trail, a 35-mile multipurpose rail trail that stretches from Abingdon to Whitetop near the North Carolina state line.
Damascus Is the Gateway ot the Great Outdoors
Location, location, location. The founders of Damascus sure knew what they were doing when they placed their town right in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Nestled between the Jefferson and Cherokee National Forests, which provide some of the best recreation opportunities in the country, Damascus is a natural gateway to the great outdoors.
Parks and Recreation Programs Help Keep Abingdon Residents Active
With today’s heightened focus on health and wellness comes a community responsibility:
Virginia Creeper Trail Riders Boost Local Economy
Damascus has a population of 981. However‚ that number balloons to 50‚000 each year if you count all the visitors who pass through town along the Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail.
Abingdon Recreation Center Provides Sports and Fitness Options for All Ages
Happy 10th birthday‚ Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center.
People Flock to Wahington County to Traverse Virginia Creeper Trail
Once an American Indian path through the Appalachian foothills and mountains‚ in recent years the Virginia Creeper Trail has gained renown as one of the country’s most picturesque and family-friendly trails.
