In the glory of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, you’ll find the breathtaking Upper James River Water Trail.
Upper James River Water Trail in Virginia's Blue Ridge
Friday, April 5, 2024 4:00 PM by Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge

Friday, April 5, 2024 4:00 PM by Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
In the glory of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, you’ll find the breathtaking Upper James River Water Trail.
Saturday, September 18, 2021 2:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
If we’re being honest, there isn’t a bad place to enjoy fall foliage in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. In
Thursday, August 5, 2021 11:00 AM by Casey L. Higgins
Summertime is the time to be on the water, and in Virginia’s Blue Ridge, we have several blueways to
Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:00 AM by Casey L. Higgins
The upper James River has long been a lure for great fishing, canoeing, and swimming, and 60 miles
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 10:00 AM by David Aldridge
The Concerts by Canoe series at Philpott Lake is one of the most unique annual events you’ll find in
Friday, July 26, 2019 2:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
Fishing can be a thrilling sport as much as it can be a lazy way to while away an afternoon. In
Monday, July 22, 2019 5:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
Unequivocally, Virginia’s Blue Ridge is Virginia’s premier outdoor destination. Perfect for hiking,
Saturday, July 14, 2018 6:00 AM by Casey L. Higgins
The heat is on and the water’s cool. Join us for a weekend at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia’s Blue
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 2:00 PM by David Aldridge
There is a fantastic new resource to help locals and visitors access the Roanoke River Blueway in
Thursday, February 22, 2018 7:00 AM by Casey L. Higgins
John Muir wrote, “the mountains are calling and I must go.” And so should you. Head straight for
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