New River Trail State Park 176 Orphanage Drive, Wytheville, VA 24360, Located in Foster Falls, 276-699-6778, A 57-mile long state park that follows an abandoned railroad right-of-way, this park features an array of amenities, including five campgrounds in different locations with different types of sites, freshwater fishing, jonboat and canoe rentals, interpretive programs, a children's playground, picnic area, and hiking, bicycle, and bridle trails. more...

Big Bend Picnic Area Located on Big Walker Mountain, 276-228-5551, Seven picnic units with tables, grills, and fireplaces and excellent views from atop Big Walker Mountain are located at this picnic area which is set amidst orchard grass and large boulders under a canopy of oaks.

Dark Horse Hollow Picnic Area Located in Jefferson National Forest, 276-228-5551, This picnic area features eleven picnic units with tables and grills, as well as hand pumped water. The area is situated adjacent to Stony Creek for fishing and there are mowed areas for games.

Stony Fork Recreation Area 155 Sherwood Forest Road, Wytheville, VA 24382, 276-228-5551, Part of and just off the Big Walker National Scenic Byway, this is a recreation area of the Jefferson National Forest. Stony Fork creek runs through the campground, providing recreation such as fishing and wading, and a nature trail is located in the area, as is the Seven Sisters hiking trail.

Brackens Fish Hatchery Route 4, Box 568, Wytheville, VA 24382, Located on State Road 654, 276-228-7836, This former federal fish hatchery was the first federal hatchery in the nation. It offers rainbow trout fishing in a pond on the premises. The hatchery also offers pond stocking.

Appalachian Trail 155 Sherwood Forest Road, Wytheville, VA 24382, 276-228-5551, Southwestern Virginia includes some of the most spectacular sections of this famous Maine-to-Georgia footpath, complete with wilderness high summits, mature timber, and vivid floral displays from May to October. 

Monster Rock Hiking Trail 155 Sherwood Forest Road, Wytheville, VA 24382, This short trail hike leaves Big Walker Lookout parking lot and leads to a large rock outcrop. Monster Rock is an outstanding vista of the Stony Fork watershed which includes beautiful Bland County farmscapes and historic Garden Mountain to the north. 

Seven Sisters Trail 155 Sherwood Forest, Wytheville, VA 24382, Wythe Ranger District, Jefferson Nat'l Forest, 276-228-5551, Almost five miles in length, this moderately difficult trail is open-ended, so it is necessary to backtrack or arrange for pickup. Nice views and great exercise await you at this trail.

New River Adventures 1007 North Fourth Street, Wytheville, VA 24382, 276-228-8311, A full service outfitter and guide company that provides guided fishing, biking, canoeing, back packing, and kayaking trips. They also offer tube rentals and shuttle services. Half day and full day trips are available.