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Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 8:34 PM EDT
|By Joe Dashiell
A new trail system has opened along the Mayo River in Henry County. It offers new opportunities for hikers and mountain bikers, and the community partners who made it happen hope it’s the start of something much bigger.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 6:04 PM EDT
|By Anthony Romano
The longest hole on the course is only 130 yards, but manager Jim Wolfe says you can’t let your guard down.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2021 at 5:58 PM EDT
|By Anthony Romano
The camp trains the next wave of netminders in 15 states from coast-to-coast, with 60 boys and 30 girls in this week’s Salem camp.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2021 at 3:08 PM EDT
|By Anthony Romano
On the final hole of the Pro World Championships, needing to sink it to force a playoff, Conrad made what might be the greatest shot of all time.
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Updated: Jun. 27, 2021 at 9:24 PM EDT
|By Anthony Romano
James Conrad sank a 247-foot birdie shot to clinch a playoff against Lynchburg-area resident Paul McBeth.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2021 at 6:42 PM EDT
|By Anthony Romano
The first Lanto Junior Championship runs through Thursday at Blacksburg Country Club.
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
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."