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Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 7:07 PM EDT
|By Joe Dashiell
Fans of disc golf know how popular the sport has become. And that’s certainly the case in Bedford County, where a new championship course opened Friday morning.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 9:43 AM EDT
|By Staff
Zagster announced it will no longer be providing bike share services
Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 10:14 PM EDT
|By Ashley Boles
There is no estimate yet for how long the repairs will take or how much they will cost.
Updated: May. 22, 2020 at 10:51 AM EDT
|By Staff
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests will be reopening some recreation sites beginning May 22.
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Updated: May. 14, 2020 at 1:45 PM EDT
|By Staff
The campground will follow Governor Northam’s phased reopening, beginning May 22.
Updated: May. 8, 2020 at 9:26 AM EDT
|By Staff
Beginning Saturday, the parkway will reopen access to the southernmost 14 miles of the park, from Milepost 454-469.
Updated: May. 6, 2020 at 11:39 PM EDT
|By Eric Miller
It all depends on whether the Governor begins reopening the state on schedule.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2020 at 6:26 PM EDT
|By Kate Capodanno
The next time you go out for a walk, take a listen. The chattering birds are trying to tell you about a new way to stay entertained while social distancing.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2020 at 2:01 PM EDT
|By Staff
Effective immediately, Shenandoah National Park will be closed until further notice.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2020 at 8:51 PM EDT
|By Staff
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests officials are extending temporary shutdowns to include additional day-use areas
Local Radar
Updated: Mar. 16, 2020 at 8:26 PM EDT
|By Ashley Boles
It has been two years of training and saving to climb a mountain only few are able to. But now, Matt Adkins won't be able to leave on his scheduled date of April 18.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2020 at 8:01 PM EST
|By Jen Cardone
One hometown park is in need of a name, and officials need your help to come up with it.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2019 at 4:18 PM EDT
|By Caitlin Francis
Brothers, Mike and John Gordon own and operate two restaurants at Smith Mountain Lake.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2019 at 5:19 PM EDT
|By Caitlin Francis
These restaurants give locals and vacationers options, Italian, Mexican, and American food, all with easy access to the water.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2019 at 11:17 AM EDT
|By Caitlin Francis
The Smith Mountain Dam was built by Appalachian Power. Construction began back in 1960 for hydroelectricity.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2019 at 9:58 AM EDT
“I want people to be able to come and ride a horse, or come and touch a zebra or go and see a meat hog or hold a mini pig, or go feed the cows. It’s crazy how few opportunities people have to really enjoy things like that.”
Updated: Jul. 11, 2019 at 3:41 AM EDT
|By Caitlin Francis
Franklin County Distilleries is a fairly new place to check out, and it’s located in Boones Mill.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2019 at 9:00 AM EDT
|By Caitlin Francis
Ramulous Ridge Vineyards is an estate winery at Smith Mountain Lake. Something owner, Sandi Ramaker, pours her heart and soul into.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2019 at 9:41 AM EDT
|By Caitlin Francis
Bridewater Marina is one of the hot spots at SML. It’s like a one-stop-shop with food, an arcade, mini golf, and all the water toys, including boats.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2019 at 8:05 PM EDT
|By Caitlin Francis
Cabins, nature trails and tour boats are also part of the fun at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Updated: Jul. 1, 2019 at 5:18 PM EDT
|By Caitlin Francis
WDBJ7's Caitlin Francis is back at Smith Mountain Lake for our first installment of "Lake Life."