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Mountain Lake Lodge

 

One of the locations for “Dirty Dancing”

Visit the iconic "Kellerman's Lodge" from Dirty Dancing for a classic 80's movie themed weekend, or just to visit one of the two natural lakes in Virginia!!!

Cascades Waterfall Trail Head

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A 4 mile roundtrip trail to 66 foot waterfall, low to moderate difficulty

 

New River Junction

 

*A WasteGoon Favorite*

Enjoy Mother Nature’s very own waterpark with an hour-long float trip down the calm, shallow strength of the New River while surrounded by majestic green mountains. 

McAfee Knob

270-degree panoramic view. 8 mile roundtrip hike. Moderate difficulty

 

Dragon’s Tooth

 

4.6 mile roundtrip hike. Difficult/for more experienced hikers

 

Blue Ridge Parkway

Experience America’s Favorite 469 mile drive through the Appalachian Plateau (MP 106-216)  Or just try local sections through North Carolina to the Shenandoah Valley.

 

 

Hahn Horticulture Garden

 

Located on campus, this 5.7 acre garden features perennial borders, water gardens, shade gardens, a meadow garden, and the Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion. Used as a learning resource for plant material, landscaping concepts, and environmental awareness.

 

Historic Smithfield

 

On the National Register of Historic Places, learn about the complex histories of the region’s indigenous peoples, the Preston Family, and the enslaved community to inform our present and future.

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