Mines Branch Recreation Area

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A foggy misty hike through the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Rocky Knob area. A mature forest of large oaks, ashes, hickories, Fraser magnolias, hemlocks, and other native trees, ferns and shrubs.

Rocky Knob Visitor Center

Explore the great outdoors at Rocky Knob Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Burks Fork. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Rocky Knob Visitor Center
The Reynolds Homestead, built in 1943 is in a beautiful foothill setting. Hardin Reynolds and his wife produced 16 children here, the most famous being RJ Reynolds who migrated to Winston Salem, NC to start the tobacco empire of the same name. The catalpa tree in the foreground still remains from the earliest days of the homestead.

Reynolds Homestead

You can study the exhibits at Reynolds Homestead, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Patrick Springs. Amble around the area's forests or visit its spas.

Reynolds Homestead

Rennet Bag Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Rennet Bag Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Ferrum. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Rennet Bag Recreation Area

Twin Ridge Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Twin Ridge Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Henry.

Twin Ridge Recreation Area

Goose Point Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Goose Point Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Smith River.

Goose Point Recreation Area

Fairy Stone State Park

You can take time to visit Fairy Stone State Park during your travels to Reserve at Fairystone. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches.

Fairy Stone State Park

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