Scenic Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County
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Outdoor Adventures
Embark on an adventure in Lexington, Virginia’s outdoors. Ride horses. Go hiking. Descend down a cavern. The fun possibilities are endless in Rockbridge County.
Appalachian Bronzeback Outfitters
Guided fishing trips for trophy smallmouth bass on the Upper James River, Maury
River, and New River in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
Caverns at Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge Caverns were discovered just before the turn of the 20th century
and opened to the public in 1977. During tours, visitors descend more than 34
stories deep within the Earth to get to the magnificent natural display. While
underground, tourists can explore the caverns and view their many special
features, including cavern structures such as the Colossal Dome room. This room
is an enormous dome-shaped natural feature that was created over thousands of
years. Hours vary seasonally.
Devils Marbleyard
Devils Marbleyard is wonderland of quartzite boulders jumbled precariously
across the side of a mountain. Turn around as you climb the rocks for a sweeping
views of the Arnold Valley far below. The creek-crossing Belfast Trail passes
the marbleyard on its three-mile climb to the Appalachian Trail in the James
River Face Wilderness. The trailhead is just a few miles from Natural Bridge
State Park
House Mountain Reserve
House Mountain is an iconic landmark in Rockbridge County comprising two peaks
known as Big House and Little House Mountain within the 968-acre House Mountain
Reserve. Convenient to downtown Lexington, the House Mountain hikes begin in a
rural residential neighborhood seven miles from downtown. There is a parking
area on Saddle Ridge Rd. From the parking area it is about 2.5 miles to the
grassy meadow between the two peaks, known as the saddle. Trails from the saddle
lead to various viewpoints atop both peaks. A round-trip hike can range from 5
miles to more than 10 miles depending on your turn-around point.
Journey Outdoors
Find products for your kayaking, fishing and outdoor needs. Kayak rentals
available too.
Natural Bridge State Park
Natural Bridge State Park, dedicated on September 24, 2016, is home to the
215-foot tall Natural Bridge, a limestone gorge carved out by Cedar Creek. The
park is more than just the bridge, however. Beautiful forests and rolling
meadows showcase the area’s karst terrain. Surrounding mountains and the James
River valley display nature’s splendor. The park was named an International Dark
Sky Park in 2021, which means stargazing here is top-notch. Check the park
calendar for stargazing events. Natural Bridge was listed on the National
Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark in 1988.
Virginia Fly Fishing Guide, John Roberts, LLC
Offering outstanding fly fishing Half or All Day Trips for beginner to expert
levels. Our Introduction to Fly Fishing trip Half Day Trips are at a mountain
trout pond setting and are guaranteed stress free, fun and educational by your
instructor John who has 60 years of fishing experience in the local Blue Ribbon
trout waters. Equipment provided, lunch provided on our all day trips. Wader
rental and lodging available. Group/corporate outings
Wilderness Canoe Company
Established in 1994 to provide a true wilderness experience for
adventure-seeking visitors to the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. Located only
5 miles from Natural Bridge State Park and numerous hiking trails in the James
River Face Wilderness Area. We are fortunate to have the mighty James River
flowing by our headquarters, allowing us to offer kayak, canoe, raft and river
tube trips on one of the most scenic and remote sections of the upper James
River.