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Appalachian Trails: located between Roanoke, Troutville and Buchanan

Trails.com offers a wealth of information about the various aspects of the Appalachian trails:

 http://www.trails.com/activity.asp?area=11360

Roanoke to Rockfish Gap  128.9 miles

Apple Orchard Falls Trail to Jennings Creek   near Buchanan   11.1 Miles

Apple Orchard Falls Trail to Petites Gap  near Buchanan 7.3 miles  (steep areas)

Black Horse Gap to Bearwallow Gap  near Buchanan 7.4 miles (scenic)

Black Horse Gap to VA652  near Troutville 11.5 miles (steep climb at least  1,000 feet  and quiet)

Cove Mountain to Jennings Creek near Buchanan 6.4 miles (lots of rocks, wildflowers)

Other Roanoke area hikes:

 Kevin Myatt is a columnist for www.roanoke.com  He has some excellent information on hiking in the Roanoke area:         http://www.roanoke.com/outdoors/hiking/wb/xp-index

The following is a list of Kevin's favorites with his links:

Devil's Marbleyard A heavenly hike to the devil's stone yard

McAfee Knob Peace amid the clouds, with 360-degree photos

Sharp Top On this day, 3 seasons on 1 real mountain

Dragon's Tooth A challenging day hike

The Cascades Everybody's favorite spot, with 360-degree photos

FISHING

Liberty Lake Park
Located at 939 Burk’s Hill Road in Bedford, Liberty Lake Park features a stocked lake and pond for fishing. The lake is stocked with trout by the Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries from October through June. A fishing license and trout stamp are required during that time. Call 540-587-6061 for information.

City Lake
Located on Lake Drive, City Lake is a four-acre park that provides fishing on a small lake in a quiet wooded setting.

Smith Mountain Lake
Forty miles long and 20,000 acres large, Smith Mountain Lake is tucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and reigns as Virginia's top freshwater striped bass fishery, holding the state record at 49.4 lbs!

Rock Hollow Trout Farm

1250 Rock Hollow Lane

Bedford, VA 24523

540-586-4455

Quality Fishing for Hard Fighting Rainbow and Golden Trout in the Scenic Hills. Trout Stream - $50.00 per person (Reservations Required) 1 mile of private stream with many pools and runs, stocked daily, 5 fish limit per person. Trout Pond - $5.00 Admission/$5.00 per pound (Seniors & children under 9 free admission), 1 acre pond stocked regularly with Rainbow Trout. Trout Stream Open October - November Open for group outings of 5 or more. Reservation required 7 days in advance. December - June Open Daily 8:00am to 5:00pm. Trout Pond open December - May, Monday-Saturday 9:00am to 4:00pm, Sunday 9:00am to 2:00pm. Bait and Tackle Shop, Equipment Rentals, Snack Bar, Gift Certificates, Corporate and Group Outings Available. Located 3 miles South of Bedford on Route 43 South at 1250 Rock Hollow Lane.

Charters and Guides

Confluence Outfitters, LLC
251 Crest of Pedlar Drive
Monroe, VA 24574
434-941-9550
fish@confluenceoutfittersva.com
www.confluenceoutfittersva.com
Guided fishing adventure on the James and Maury Rivers. Trips include all tackle, drinks, and snacks. Our full day trips include lunch prepared riverside. For details visit our website or give us a call.

Dale Wilson's Smith Mountain Lake Guide Service
4185 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway
Huddleston, VA 24104
540-297-5650

www.captaindalewilson.com
Email: captain.dale@hotmail.com
Captain Dale Wilson is the lake's most experienced fishing guide, over 30 years. He fishes year round on Smith Mountain and Leesville Lakes. He specializes in the use of artificial lures, while casting for stripped bass, crappie, largemouth and smallmouth bass. He is a proud member of Mercury Motors and Ranger Boats "pro staff." We furnish all equipment or you can bring your favorite rods and reels.

Jim's Guide Service
Captain Jim Salley, US Coast Guard licensed
203 Mill Lake Road
Huddleston, VA 24104
March through November
540-297-6394
Email: CapnJimSalley@aol.com

Spike’s Prime Time Fishing
Striper fishing charters and luxury waterfront rentals
Capt. Spike and Capt. Kathy Franceschina, US Coast Guard licensed
4067 Hales Ford Road
Moneta, VA 24121
540-297-5611, 540-297-2139
Web: www.spikesprimetimefishin.com

To Fish On Striper Guide Charters
Captain Fred Price, Jr, US Coast Guard licensed
540-721-4442
540-309-9713
Email: tofishon@aol.com
Web: www.tofishon.com
Custom trips for 1-6 people. Specializing in striped bass. Tackle, bait, fuel, cleaning and filleting supplied.

Virginia Outdoorsman

Captain Mike Snead

Smith Mountain Lake

40 Village Springs Drive

Hardy, VA 24101

540-721-4867

Email: virginiaoutdoorsman@gmail.com

www.virginiaoutdoorsman.com

Blue Ridge Parkway
Along much of its route, the Parkway hugs the crest of the world’s oldest mountains. The National Park Service protects over 100 miles of streams, many of them small, spring-fed watercourses that rise along the spine of the Blue Ridge. There are also 13 lakes (including Abbott Lake at the Peaks of Otter) enhancing the natural beauty of the scenic drive and abounding with native and stocked fish in a mountain environment.

Licenses & Regulations: Fishing is permitted in all Parkway waters with a valid state fishing license from Virginia or North Carolina. No special trout stamp is needed and persons under 16 can fish without a license. Fishing is not permitted from footbridges, dams or adjacent walls. Some waters may have individual regulations and those will be clearly marked. Fishing is allowed from one half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunset. Digging for bait on parkway land is not allowed. Many streams meander onto U.S. Forest Service or private land and regulations may vary as the jurisdiction changes.

Fruit Orchards, Bedford County

Gross' Orchard Apple Valley
6817 Wheats Valley Road
Bedford, VA 24523
540-586-2436

www.grossorchards.com
Gross' Orchard is a family owned and operated orchard which has been in business before the turn of the century. Our specialties are mountain grown peaches and apples. We are located at the foot of the beautiful Peaks of Otter. In the summer, June 20th - Sept. 15th, we have peaches for you to select from or a U-Pick program if you choose to enjoy. In the fall season we have a great selection of apples for you to choose from at our retail outlet at the edge of the orchard. Fall apples - beginning September 1st. Our peach and apple trees are well maintained for your picking. We ship gift packs nationwide for you. Tours and Tour Buses Welcome! Call for appointment. Wagon Rides available through the heart of the orchard. Call to set up your church, reunion, school group, or any of your gatherings to tour the heart of the orchard today.

Johnson’s Orchards & Winery
This farm has 200-plus acres with over 7,000 apple trees of 200 different varieties. Several hundred peach, nectarine, and damson trees, as well as pumpkins in the fall, are also available. Facilities include modern restrooms, a log cabin, a pavilion for picnicking with a 15-foot Johnny Appleseed, a replica of an old store that houses a restored 1939 Chevrolet and 1971 Spitfire, and many trails in the orchard for walking.
2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford, VA 24523
540-586-3707
Email: appleseed@earthlink.net
www.JohnsonsOrchards.com

Museums and Historic Places:

• Lynchburg Museum at Old Courthouse
• Bedford City/County Museum
• The Booker T. Washington National Monument
   www.nps.gov/bowa
• Appomattox Court House Historical Park
• Anne Spencer House and Garden
• National D-Day Memorial
• Old City Cemetery Confederate Cemetery and Arboretum
• Point of Honor c. 1815
• Poplar Forest
• Civil Rights Education Heritage Trail

Wineries close to Serenity's Edge:

Hickory Hill Winery
1722 Hickory Cove Lane
Moneta, VA 24121
540-296-1393
Email: info@hickoryhillvineyards.com
www.hickoryhillvineyards.com
Take a step back to a slower, simpler time by visiting us in our 1923 farmhouse winery. This family owned and operated winery, nestled in the hills at Smith Mountain Lake, offers visitors a quiet country setting and the chance to get away from it all. Bring a lunch, sip some wine, slow down and enjoy a day at our farm. Offering winery & vineyard tours, complimentary wine tastings and a scenic picnic area Thursday through Monday, 11 AM to 5 PM, mid-March through mid-December. Tuesdays & Wednesdays by appointment. Closed Thanksgiving Day.

LeoGrande Vineyards and Winery
1343 Wingfield Drive
Goode, VA 24556
540-586-4066
www.leograndewinery.com
This family owned and operated vineyard and winery is located in Goode, in the heart of Bedford County. Drop by and visit our tasting room and veranda which offers a spectacular view of the Peaks of Otter and out-of-this-world sunsets over the Blue Ridge Mountain. Wines include many Italian varieties. Enjoy the 400 acre farm with its Black Angus, horses, goats, chickens & pot-bellied pigs.

Peaks of Otter Winery (a guest favorite!)
2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford, VA 24523
540-586-3707
Email: appleseed@earthlink.net
www.PeaksOfOtterWinery.com
Bedford County’s first winery and Virginia’s first fruit winery is nestled at the foot of the Peaks of Otter where we, the Johnson family, continue the farming tradition that our ancestors began here in the 1700’s. We are open year round and make 25 varieties of wine, primarily from the fruits that we grow. During the season, you may sample fruits, from which the wines are made, as well as jams, jellies, and butters. Our facilities and farm are always welcoming to guests and families and we are available to host special events such as weddings and parties. Call for details, events and hours.

Savoy-Lee Winery
5800 Johnson Mountain Road
Huddleston, VA 24104
540-297-9275

Email: info@savoy-lee.com
www.savoy-lee.com
Convenient to both Bedford and Lynchburg in the beautiful Bedford County countryside, you’ll enjoy our rustic charm combined with continual progress in motion! Wine tasting includes our Bordeaux style, Echo Forest Red and Cabernet Franc, plus white, red, and blush. Winemaking trivia is always included in each wine tasting! Open Saturdays only from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm or by appointment.

White Rock Vineyards & Winery
2117 Bruno Drive
Goodview, VA 24095
540-890-3359
540-798-0323
Email: whiterockwines@gmail.com
www.whiterockwines.com
Family owned and operated vineyard and farm winery located in the Goodview area of Bedford County. Beautiful tasting rooms and veranda with spectacular views and breathtaking sunsets. Featured wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Moon Glow, Scarlet Sunrise and Chardonnay. Open Thursday through Monday from Noon until 6 pm.

Wineries up to a two hour drive from Serenity's Edge:

• Rebec in Amherst
• Wintergreen
• Veritas in Afton
• Cardinal Point in Afton
• Hill Top Berry in Nellysford
• Mountain Cove in Lovingston
• Afton Mountain   in Afton
• Delfosse Vineyard in Faber
• Tomahawk Mill in Chatham

Antiques:  Bedford, Forest, Roanoke

Bluebird Estate Jewelry, 201 North Bridge Street, Bedford
(540) 586-4103

Bell Treasures, 208 North Bridge Street, Bedford
(540) 586-1900

Bobs Antiques, 100 East Main Street, Bedford
(540) 586-5551

North Bridge Antiques & Books, 205 North Bridge Street
Bedford
(540) 586-2220

Rembrandt's Closet, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford
(540) 587-8878

Peddler Antiques Mall, 1165 Burnbridge Road, Forest
(434) 525-6030

Rick's Antiques, 1091 Lindsay Road, Forest
(434) 525-9430

*Roanoke Antique Mall Inc, 2302 Orange Avenue NE,
Roanoke (a guest favorite!)
(540) 344-0264          

Caving:

• Dixie Caverns and Rock Shop   5753 West Main Street • Salem, VA
  Directly off I-81 at Exit 132  (540) 380-2085   www.dixiecaverns.com

Mountain Biking Trails:

Carvin's Cove: Roanoke City Reservoir Nature Preserve 

Day Spas in the Surrounding Areas:

Local Massage Therapist:

$50. for one hour massage   if you drive to Patty's  home, near the Peaks of Otter, at 3887 Wheats Valley Road.  OR   $60 for one hour massage if you drive to Patty's  Bedford office.   Call Patty at: 540-587-6601.  She also does facial massages.

Indulgence Salon and Spa***

This is salon and spa has been used by several of our guests with glowing reports--especially hair and nails for weddings here.       2205 Orange Avenue, Roanoke  540-344-2300.

Azario Salon and Day Spa

• 5420 Starkey Road, Roanoke

• 540-772-1300

• www.azariosalon.com

• Massage, Therapy, Facials, Manicures, pkgs

Body Sense Day Spa and Clinic

• 3507 Franklin Road SW, Roanoke

• 540-344-3538

• www.bodysenserv.com

• Massage, Therapy, Facials, Manicures, pkgs

Salon Del Sol & Spa

• 2601 Franklin Road, Roanoke           

• 540-387-1900

• www.salondelsolandspa.com

• *Does offer a sauna as well as Massage, Therapy, Facials, Manicures, spa pkgs

Les Cheveux  Salon and Day Spa

• 2201 Colonial Avenue SW, Roanoke,

•  Tower’s Shopping Center, Upper Level, Near Fresh Foods Market     

• 540-343-7211

• www.lescheveuxsaloninc.com

• Can book services on-line.

• Full and half day packages and very good specials

Zee’s Salon and Day Spa

• 121 Duke of Gloucester Street, Roanoke

• 540-345-7737

• www.zeessalon.com

• hair, massage, manicures, facials, make-up, waxing

Parasailing:

• Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals
  16410 Booker T. Washington Highway
  Moneta, VA 24121
  800-729-1639, 540-721-1639
  www.bridgewaterplaza.com

Ballooning:

• Endeavor Ballooning
  Scenic Balloon Rides
  540-992-OFLY (0359)
   www.endeavorballoon.com
• Forest Winds, Inc.
  Scenic Balloon Rides
  434-385-8118
  mobile: 434-842-0308
  email: info@forestwindsinc.com
• Freedom Flights
  Scenic Balloon Rides
  434-237-5354

Sky Diving:

• Adrenaline Air Sports
  Smith Mountain Lake Airport
  540-296-1100
   www.air-sports.com

Boating, Canoes and Sailing Rentals:

• Bent Creek Adventures
  Bent Creek, VA
  434-933-8034
  Canoeing & Tubing Livery
• Bridgewater Marina and Boat Rentals
  Pontoons, waverunners, run-a-bouts, parasailing rentals
  16410 Booker T. Washington Highway
  Moneta, VA 24121
  540-721-1639, 800-729-1630
  www.bridgewaterplaza.com
• James River Basin Canoe Livery
  US 60 Between Lexington & Buena Vista
  540-261-7334
• Parrot Cove at Smith Mountain Lake
  Pontoons, waverunners, 18' run-a-bouts, fishing boats rentals
  16441 Booker T. Washington Highway
  Moneta, VA 24121
  540-721-5363, 800-488-4516
  www.parrotcove.com
• Parkway Marina on Smith Mountain Lake
  Pontoons, cruisers rentals
  16918 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway
  Huddleston, VA 24104-2963
  540-297-4412
  www.ParkwayMarina.com
• Smith Mountain Lake State Park
  Waverunners, canoes, kayaks
  1235 State Park Road
  Huddleston Virginia 24104
  540-297-6066
  www.dcr.state.va.us
  540-427-1800, 800-842-9163
• Wilderness Canoe & Kayaks
  631 James River Road
  Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
  540-291-2295
• Lake Sailing Academy
  Smith Mountain Lake
  888-SAIL SML

Boat Landing Ramps:

• Reed Creek Boat Landing:
  James River Access, Big Island, VA adjacent to Georgia Pacific Plant, by main entrance off Rte 501
• Hunting Creek Boat Landing:
  James River Access, Big Island ,VA ,1 block north of junction of Rte 501 and Rte 122,turn right on Riverside Circle,1/4 mile on right .
• Hales Ford Bridge:
  Smith Mountain Lake Access, Moneta, VA. Rte 122 on the Bedford County side(north) of the bridge
• Hardy Road Ford:
  Smith Mountain Lake Access, From Rte 24 in Stewartsville follow Rte 619 to Rte 634(Hardy Road) south to boat ramp. From Franklin County, south side of Hales Ford Bridge, take Rte 122 ,turn right on Rte 634 and follow to ramp
• Smith Mountain State Park Public Boat Ramp
  Fee $5.00, From Bedford Rte 122 S to left on Rte 608,turn right on Rte 626 to SML State Park.

Native Americans:

• Indian Room Bedford City/County Museum
• Monacan Nation

Golf Courses:

• Bedford Country Club
  3563 Peaks Road
  Bedford, VA 24523
  Richard Creasy
  540-586-8407
  Fax: 540-586-9317
• Colonial Hills Golf Club
  1990 Gumtree Road
  Forest, VA 24551
  J. C. Thomas
  434-525-3954
• Ivy Hill Golf Club
  1327 Ivy Hill Drive
  Forest, VA 24551
  Tracy Newman
  434-525-2680
  Fax: 434-525-3189
  E-mail: garylee3@aol.com
   www.ivyhillgc.com
• London Downs Golf Club
  1400 New London Road
  Forest, VA 24551
  Jerry Conner
  434-525-4653
  Fax:434-525-3349
  E-mail: jconners@aol.com
  www.londondownsgolf.com
• Mariners Landing Golf and Lake Community
  1037 Whitetail Drive
  Huddleston, VA 24104
  Todd Hammock
  800-491-8491
  Fax: 540-297-8966
  540-297-3200 (Sales & Info)
  540-297-7888 (Golf & Pro Shop)
  E-mail: mlanding@roanoke.infi.net
   www.marinerslanding.com
• Poplar Forest Golf Course
  960 Ramblewood Road
  Forest, VA 24551
  434-534-9418
• Sycamore Ridge
  1270 Trails End Road
  Goodview, VA 24095
  Stan Groggins
  540-297-6490
  540-297-8895
• The Westlake Golf and Country Club
  360 Chestnut Creek Drive
  Hardy, VA 24101
  Stuart Smith - golf professional
  Dan Robertson, Manager
  540-721-4214
  Fax: 540-721-5358
  www.golfwestlake.com

Car Racing Tracks:

• South Boston Speedway
• Virginia International Raceway

Tourism:

• Virginia Tourism Corporation
• Bedford Area Welcome Center
• Smith Mountain Lake
• Lynchburg Area Welcome Center
• Roanoke Tourism Center

Availability/BOOK NOW!

Or, Call 540-947-2468

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GPS Latitude:      37.394764                 GPS Longitude:  --79.680303

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