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Piney River Campground
Are you looking for something fun to do in Central Virginia for the summer? Do you love nature and the outdoors? Well, then come to the Piney River Campground
in Nelson County.
There’s so much to do here. The temperature is usually high 80’s during the day and 60’s at night in the summer and high 40’s during the day and 10’s at night in the winter and there are high levels of precipitation. October is the rainiest and January is when there is the least amount of rain.
There are lots of things to do such as hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, swimming, and so much more. There are many trails around, such as Mills Creek Trail, White Rock Gap Trail
, Kennedy Ridge Hiking Trail, Turkey Pen Ridge Trail
, Tolley Gap Trail
, and many more.
You can go whitewater rafting on the Buffalo River and on the Tye River. Kayaking and whitewater rafting on the Tye River is fun, and is easier to do in rivers like this and other rivers in Virginia then it is in most places. The South Fork on the Tye River is a lot of fun and the Upper North Fork is exciting for those who live for adventure.
Is the summer just too hot for you? You can go to Wintergreen
, which is a fun ski slope. Wintergreen
has many different slopes both for those who are just beginning to learn how to ski and those who are more advanced. Wintergreen has five ski lifts, and it drops to 1003 feet. There are twenty ski trails, 38% of which are expert and advanced; 42% are intermediate and 20% of which are beginner runs. Wintergreen also has 90 acres and gets 3 feet of annual snowfall.
There is also history in Piney River, VA. Saunders Brothers Orchard & Farm Museum
has Indian artifacts and many farm antiques. If you love art, then you will love Tye Brook Studio. Tye Brook Studio has many beautiful paintings of nature. It’s also fun to go horseback riding at Narrow Gate Trekking
for those horse lovers out there. If you love bike riding, you can ride bikes at the Blue Ridge Bike Trail.
Virginia is such a beautiful state and the mountains are just incredible. This is such a great part of Virginia and Piney River Campground
is the perfect opportunity to enjoy nature and all of the fun outdoor activities.  There’s hiking, fishing, swimming, and many other fun outdoor activities here to do.
For more information you can go to http://www.hikercentral.com/campgrounds/112524.html and Piney River Campground’s mailing address is Rt 778 Piney River, VA 22964. Piney River Campground is a fun place for the whole family so come and see for yourself!
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Do you love rock music? Well, turn that radio to 97.9 or 106.9 to The Planet
Tickets for kids ten and under are FREE and are $20 at the gate, $15 in advance for adults. To order tickets in advance you can either call the box office by calling 540-345-2550, go online and order them from www.jeffcenter.org, or you can purchase them at the Jefferson Center at 541 Luck Avenue Roanoke, VA 24016. To learn more go to www.blueridgeblues.org . So, order your tickets today!
So, enjoy your day at work, while listening to Tina and Cody, and your favorite rock station 97.9 The Planet. There are limited commercials and a great variety of different songs. You can call The Planet Studio Listener Comment Line at (866) 376-0979.
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Crabtree Falls
Are you looking for something to do this summer? Do you want to just relax and get away from the busyness of the city? Then, come to the Crabtree Falls in Tyro, VA, which is between Lynchburg and Charlottesville in Nelson County. Here, you can enjoy Virginia’s beautiful mountains, the hiking trails, and enjoy being in nature. There’s so much here to do.
The Cabins at Crabtree Falls are really nice and out in nature. It also has one of the biggest waterfalls on the East Coast and is  over 1500 feet.  The different cabins are Richard’s Retreat, Annie’s Cabin, Jack’s Place, Barb’s House,
and Tony’s Place.
Richard’s Retreat is unique because it is an Appalachian cabin that had been brought from Kentucky. It has old structure, with modern additions and renovations. There is also heating and cooling so that you can be comfortable during your stay. Love great views? You can see the mountain called “The Priest†on the porch of Richard’s Retreat. Upstairs is a sleeping loft that can fit as many as six people.
Do you love old, historic places? Annie’s Cabin
was built in the 1830s and was named after Annie Carr. This cabin had been in the Carr family for over 150 years and Annie was the last family member to live here, who moved in the 1970s. Annie’s Cabin
also has a great view of the mountains and a grill and fire pit outside.
Are you looking for a small getaway? Jack’s Place is a small cabin with one bedroom and one bath upstairs, with a living room and kitchen downstairs. There is also a double fold-out futon in the other side of the bedroom.
While Jack’s Place was built as more of a weekend getaway, Barb’s House
was built for Barbara and Ray Otto, who lived here year round. Ray passed away in 1997 and Barbara treated it as a guesthouse until 2000, when she moved. Barb’s House also includes satellite with the TV/VCR. VCRs can be rented from the office. Heat and air conditioning is provided, so that you can use it to your comfort.
Would you rather stay somewhere really modern rather than historic? Tony’s Place is for you. This cabin was named after Tony Cermele, who also built the Crabtree Falls Campgrounds and is managed by his son Mark. Tony’s Place
has two stories, one bedroom, and one bathroom. In the upstairs bedroom, is a queen sized bed, nightstand, lamp, drawers, and a swivel chair. Downstairs, is a washer/dryer.
Pets are allowed in all of the cabins, with the exception of Tony’s Place.
Firewood is available for those who want to start a campfire, and supplies such as towels, linens, sheets, blankets, pots, pans, and tableware are provided, along with toiletries. Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 10:00 am. You may check in early if there was nobody staying in your cabin immediately before you. You may also check out late if there is nobody staying in your cabin immediately after you, but you need to check with the office the day before. The Cabins at Crabtree Falls is very accommodating to your needs.
Is there anything to do around Nelson County? There is plenty to do. You can go hiking at the Hiking Crabtree Falls, canoeing and kayaking in the James River Basin, and go hiking at the Appalachian Trail. For those who love bike riding, you can bike ride in the back roads of Nelson County and go mountain biking at the Wintergreen Resort.
Do you like horseback riding? There’s horseback riding at The Rodes Farm Stable in Stoney Creek mid March through November at the Wintergreen Resort. The Virginia Horse Center in Lexington is also fun to watch horse shows and exhibitions.
There is also lots of history. Cyrus McCormick Farm is a historical landmark which honors Cyrus McCormick for being the first reaper. At this site is also his historic blacksmith shop, and manor house. Stonewall Jackson’s house is in Lexington, where he lived before the US Civil War.
The Blue Ridge Arts and Crafts Trail has many gallaries along the trail full of arts and crafts such as pottery, weaving, painting, sculpture, and much more. The heritage museums also give you the history of the landscapes.
There’s a ski resort at Wintergreen that is fun for the whole family as well. There’s so much around here to do and so much to explore!
So, come and enjoy nature at Crabtree Falls! Make your reservation today. You can do so by calling 571-291-9370.
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Rise Up Climbing
Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do in Lynchburg this summer? Come try Rise Up Climbing. It’s an indoor climbing gym in Lynchburg that has a lot of different programs going on such as summer camps, events, open climb, basic skills classes, birthday parties, private groups and much more!
The summer camps are for kids ages 9-14, and it will be a great experience. These kids will learn climbing, and how to do basic movements and turns through climbing. Not only will they learn a lot about climbing, but they will learn about more important life lessons, such as team building, respect for teammates, and other such things that kids learn through sports.
The summer camps are a great way to get your kids off the couch and having them stay active, athletic, and involved. It will also be educational and they will learn different basic things about geology. So come, get ready for the fun! It’s going to be a great summer at Rise Up Climbing.
The three sessions are from July 12-16; July 26-30, and August 9-13 and you can register your child online at http://riseupclimbing.com/index.php/summer_camp/ . It’s a day camp that goes from 9:00-3:00 and is $190 per session. Members of Rise Up Climbing will have $20 discounted off the original price and siblings will have $25 discounted as well.
There will also be fun events going on this summer. The next event is Get Outdoors 3: New River Weekend, which will be June 19-20th. This place has some of the best stone in the country and it will be a fun trip!
There are also open climb classes Friday 4-7 and Saturday 2-4. There is no pre-registration and it costs $4. There are staff there who help you learn how to climb and help those who are new.
The basic skills classes are Mondays and Fridays 7-9 and Saturdays 1-3. Pre-registration is needed for these classes and you must be at least 14 years of age. These classes teach you the safety that you will need when climbing on your own. You will learn how to put on a harness, tie yourself into a rope, and belay for a partner. These classes are $20 for members and $25 for non-members.
Does your child have a birthday coming up? Rise Up Climbing has fun birthday parties, so come celebrate. It will be a lot of fun where the kids can climb in the gym and afterwards play in the party room. The invitations can even be downloaded online. You need to pre-register to have a birthday party and the cost is $18 for members and $20 for non-members. So come, and have fun!
Do you want to meet here after a business meeting? Are you looking for something to do with a group of your friends? Whether kid, teen, or adult, Rise Up Climbing has private groups, where the staff can teach you the skills you are learning, or can teach you how to climb. Pre-registration is needed and the group needs to be at least 6 people.
It’s important for kids to stay active and stay healthy and Rise Up Climbing can not only accomplish that, but can make it fun for kids to learn how to climb. This is an opportunity for kids to learn a new sport and to have fun. Their location is 1225 Church St. Lynchburg, VA 24504 and their phone number is (434) 845-7625. So, come and try it out today!
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The Little Dinner Theater Players
Are you looking for fun entertainment on Saturday night in Lynchburg? Then, you should come see The Little Dinner Theater Players. It’s a professional acting troupe, which has done a lot of different murder mystery plays. Some of the plays they have done are The Altos, Virginia Jones and The Inca Revenge
, Colonial Spirits
, A Deadly Briefcase
, and many others.
One person said, “I’ve traveled All across the country and have taken in many of the local attractions offered in various locations. This troupe brings to Lynchburg what has been the mainstay of (legal) evening entertainment of such destinations as Orlando, Branson, Houston, Nashville and Seattle at a fraction of the cost. They bring humor that is family-friendly, a three-course meal that is absolutely fabulous and an entertainment experience at a far greater value than one would expect.†He gave it five stars.
This is something that definitely helps to make Lynchburg unique. Plus, it is fun because instead of only watching the show, you get to interact with the characters. In their play, Death Rides the Stage,
the right guesser and the goofiest guesser both won a prize! It’s fun to try to figure out which of the characters was the murderer, and you get more clues as the play goes on.
There was also a lot of interaction in Contempt of Court.
would be a fun play for you. This play was a fun adventure taking place among the Asteroid-6
space station, as they discover who the murderer is. Are you an Indiana Jones fan? Then, Virginia Jones and the Inca Revenge is a fun choice as well. At the beginning, the characters are celebrating Virginia Jones rescuing Marcus, but the real question is why did he need rescuing?
Do you love cruises? Well, A Deadly Briefcase
takes place on a cruise to Bermuda, where there’s not a dull moment. There’s romance, excitement, and the audience tries to find who the murderer is.
So come, enjoy! The Little Dinner Theater Players has done so many types of murder mysteries plays such as these, all with such fun and exciting settings, and all with fun interaction between the characters and the audience. You can make a reservation by calling 434-239-7250. To learn more about The Little Dinner Theater Players, you can go to their website at http://www.littledinnertheater.com/The%20Shows.html . It will be a night full of entertainment for the whole family!
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The Computer Repair Shop in Goode, VA
Do you ever get frustrated with your computer being slow? Does your computer have a virus? Whatever the problem is, The Computer Repair Shop located in Goode, VA is here to help.
The Computer Repair Shop removes viruses, spyware, and malware, upgrades computers, and much more. The Computer Repair Shop works with a lot of different types of PCs, such as HP, Dell, Compaq, and many other brands.
This shop also has great deals and you can request a deal, or receive a coupon, by contacting them. If you want to keep up to date with what the Computer Repair Shop is doing, you can subscribe to the newsletters.
Ron Herbert moved to Lynchburg in 2002. He wanted to work at a computer repair shop, so he went to the little shop in Goode. They were only open 4-5 hours a day at the time. He started working here, and helped build up this small business. Four years later, he ended up buying the shop. He cares so much about helping people with their computers. Once Ron knows what you are going to use your computer for, such as work, school, etc. he builds it in a way that will be best for you and will fit your technological needs.
When a customer buys a used PC, Ron makes sure that the computer goes through a thorough testing period, where they work with the different computer parts to make sure that the PC will not only last a long time, but will pass beyond the warranty that the store offers.  He makes them, so that the PCs will last to the next 5-6 years, even up to 8 years. The Computer Repair Shop also has great Virus Removal and Preventions, by using the best solutions to the problems and protecting your computer against Fake Alert Identity, Malware, and Spyware, instead of just downloading the latest free version of Anti-Virus, and being done with it.
The Computer Repair Shop has a Facebook page and can answer technical questions through the discussion boards as well. The Facebook page informs people of spyware that can occur through some free downloads and informs people of how to protect their computers.  Shaun Kuhn, one of the customers, said, “Ron is honest and fair. No surprises except when you get the bill, and then it is a pleasant one. This is the only place I would take my computer to be repaired.†It’s a nice, local computer shop that really cares about its customers’ needs. So, come and try it today!
The Computer Repair Shop is located 9330 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke Goode, VA 24556. It is open from 10:00-6:00 Monday-Friday and 10:00-4:00 on Saturday and their phone number is 540-587-9200.
The All American Mutt Rescue, located in Huddleston, VA, rescues animals and gives these animals a new home. It was started by Cindy and Danny Torrence, who took care of cats and dogs they found that would have been to taken to the pound. Now, they rescue dogs here in Central Virginia. Some of the ways that they take care of these animals is by having them sprayed, neutered, and vaccinated. All American Mutt Rescue really cares about these animals and gets to know their wants and needs by working with them. They can tell whether the dog wants to be with another dog, or whether the dog likes to be playing with kids, or if they have other wants. They also help their future owners by teaching them how to care for these animals. Their motto is “Rescue… Rehome …Real love†and they really do live to this. They rescue these animals, take care of them, and get to know them, so that they can find these animals, the perfect home.
In order to adopt a pet, you can got to sites, such as petfinder.com, Adopt-a-pet.com, and other sites. Fill out the adoption application on their website page. The application will be reviewed and you will be notified. If you are adopting, you must be willing to keep the dog for 10-15 years. Then, when you hear back, you can meet the dog at the scheduled time. Then, if the dog is going to be adopted, you must sign the contract and make the payment.
You can also help by donating today. This is a non-profit organization, so they really could use the help. You can donate money or donate objects such as, blankets, leashes, collars, toys, towels, or other such things.
Volunteers are also needed for an organization like this as well. If you can volunteer a lot of hours that’s great, but if you don’t have as much time, that’s okay, too. Your work would be greatly appreciated. These dogs need to be cleaned, taken care of, and fostered. They need to learn to be around people, and other basic things. They also need to be washed, brushed, and they need to have their monthly vaccinations. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you can email weluvpups@hotmail.com and ask for a volunteer application or a foster application, if you want to foster a dog for one or two months.
The strong should help out the weak. These animals need our help. Let’s reach out to the defenseless and help these animals in need. The All American Mutt Rescue is located at 5491 Johnson Mtn Rd Huddleston, VA 24104 and their phone number is (434) 841-0411. So, help out today!
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