Adventure Outdoors Magazine Fall 2016 | Page 114

& TRAVEL EXCURSIONS Patrick County, VA From the rugged Pinnacles of Dan, where vestiges of the old Appalachian Trail can still be found, to the pampered luxury of the 5-star resort at Primland, your inner passion can be satisfied in Patrick County, Virginia. Wander along the Blue Ridge Parkway and explore our mountain villages and forgotten paths. Test your whitewater rafting skills during the Kibler Valley River Run, or hike the demanding trails that meander through the lost mountain community of Rock Castle Gorge. Stop for a picnic at a covered bridge, or a delicious meal within the bustling Town of Stuart. Tap your toes to traditional mountain music along Southwest Virginia's Crooked Road Music Trail, tour the County's unique wineries - Sta nburn and Villa Appalaccia - or browse local artisan studios along the 'Round the Mountain Artisan Trail. Enjoy a sun-drenched round at the Gordon Trent Golf Course, mosey along the beaches and abandoned iron mines of Fairy Stone State Park, or take in one of the County's many annual festivals, such as the Virginia Peach Festival, Front Porch Fest, or the Virginia Beach Music Festival. Fast times await at the Wood Brothers NASCAR Racing Museum, and history comes alive at Laurel Hill, the birthplace of General J.E.B. Stuart. Whatever your passion, Patrick County's nearly 500 square miles, encompassing both the rolling hills of Virginia's Piedmont Region and the breathtaking mountains of Southwest Virginia, promise an unforgettable Outdoor Adventure. "Come get lost and find yourself..." 112 Fall 2016 Adventure Outdoors Experience the Simple Life in Patrick County, Virginia.