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Friends of Claytor Lake
Dedicated to conserving and protecting the quality, sustainability and tranquility of the environment of Claytor Lake for all.
info@focl.org
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Entertainment
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Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre
is a state-of-the-art German-themed dinner theatre nestled in the beautiful Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia.
276-223-0891
whboxoffice@ntelos.net
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Event Calendars
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Wythe County Events Calendar
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News and Information
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Local Weather
Local Forecast for Draper, VA
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New River Valley On Line Newspaper
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Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce
(540) 674-1991
pcchamber2@swva.net
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Outdoor Activities
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Blue Cat on the New
A relaxing and fun vacation awaits you on the New River, by Blue Cat on the New! We offer kayak and canoe rentals, as well as instruction! For your fishing trips or outdoor recreation fun, call Blue Cat on the New!
Blue Cat on the New caters to the needs of groups and individuals. We offer equipment and guidance for the rich river experience you want. Enjoy our back yard and discover what the New River has to offer.
We have river tubes with 3 different runs. 1hr, 2 ˝ hr and 4 hr. trips $10/tube. We have a bathhouse with hot/cold men/women showers, primitive campsites, 1200 ft. of river frontage, boat launches.
276.766.3729
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Canoe the New Outfitters & Guide Service
Canoe the New Outfitters and Guide Service is located in Giles County, Virginia (25 minutes west of Blacksburg and Virginia Tech) on the beautiful New River in Pearisburg, Virginia. We are a full-service New River Outfitter that provides canoe, kayak, and raft rentals, shuttle services (river and hiking), cabin rentals, primitive camping sites, and guided New River fishing trips for trophy smallmouth bass. We offer quality equipment along with the best variety of day and overnight trips on The New River in Virginia.
(540) 921-7438
info@icanoethenew.com
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Claytor Lake Water Sports
Boat Rentals, Lake Tours and Watersports Packages
540-731-8683
captain@claytorlakewatersports.com
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Draper Valley Golf
Ranked #37 out of the Top 50 Golf Courses in the US for under $50! (Golf Magazine 9/04)
Rated 4 out of 5 Stars (Golf Digest 5/04)
Great Service, Great Value, Great Conditions . . . A Great Place To Play!!
1-866-980-GOLF
drapergolf@psknet.com
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Greasy Creek Outfitters
Greasy Creek Outfitters (located in Floyd County, Va.) specializes in guided fishing trips tailored to your personal interests. We feature spin and fly-fishing trips for smallmouth bass and walleye on the New River at Foster Falls State Park, light tackle angling for striped bass on Claytor Lake, and fly-fishing for trout on private streams.
(540) 789-7811
msmith@swva.net
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Mike's Striper Fishing Guide Service
MIKE'S STRIPER FISHING offers live bait fishing for striped bass on beautiful Claytor Lake. Offering full day trips of 10 to 12 hours fishing will assure you get your money's worth of good quality time on the water.
540-980-7527
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Tangent Outfitters
Your Guides to fishing the New River
Call Shawn and tell him New River Retreat referred you. (540) 626-4567
TangentOutfitters@newrivertrail.com
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Winterplace Ski Resort
An easy hour drive to the highest snowmaking capacity per acre in the Southeast. Located off of I-77 at Exit 28 in Ghent, West Virginia
1-800-607-SNOW
winterplace@winterplace.com
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Restaurants
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Bakers Best Catering
Catering based upon the concept of providing Southern-style cooking with a flair. They also have a wonderful Sunday Brunch.
540.267.3337
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Court Street Coffee Company
Serves panini, various wraps, soups and cold sandwiches, baked goods, and large variety of coffees and teas. The hi-speed internet access with WiFi and two in-house computers will make surfing the net or checking your email a pleasure in this warm inviting coffee house set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Hillsville, VA.
276.730.9948
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The Hardware Co. - Food and Spirits
Unique, casual fine dining experience located in downtown Hillsville historic district. Log on to their website to check out the menu, events and catering options.
276.728.2658
hardwareco@embarqmail.com
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The Log House
Built in the late 1700's this quaint log home restaurant is worth the trip. Good home cooked food from steaks to seafood to confederate stew. Be sure and check out the gift shop in back. Approximately 20 minutes from the cabins - in the historic district of Wytheville. Experience the local flavor.
276-228-4139
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Sight Seeing
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Blue Ridge Parkway
Outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most popular units of the National Park System. "America's Favorite Drive" winds its way 469 miles through mountain meadows and past seemingly endless vistas. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads and historic structures complement spectacular views of distant mountains and neighboring valleys.
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Blue Ridge Travel Association of Virginia
1-800-446-9670
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Boundary Rock Farm and Vineyard
Farmstead family-owned and operated winery growing more than 15 varieties of grapes.
Tony Equale or Mary Risacher 540.789.7098
boundaryrock@yahoo.com
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Chateau Morrisette Winery
Located just off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway (approximately 1 hour drive from NRR cabins) Chateau Morrisette brings unique style and character to both its wine and fine dining. Be sure and check out the events calendar.
540.593.2865
info@chateaumorrisette.com
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Villa Appalaccia Winery
Virginia Wine and Wineries are defined by the unique environment of Villa Appalaccia Winery. Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway close to Floyd, this Italian Villa is situated with stunning views and a relaxing environment. Besides award winning wines, there is now a wood-fired brick oven for special-event weekends, an Italian music garden for relaxation and entertainment and the Bocce court is available.
540.593.3100
chianti@swva.net
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The New River
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Facts about the New River
At 350 million years old, the New River is hardly "new" at all. In fact, many geologists believe the New is second only to the Nile as the oldest river in the world. In prehistoric times, the river flowed north to the St. Lawrence River on the United States border with Canada.
During the Ice Age, glaciers carved up the New River, diverting it into the Ohio and eventually the Mississippi. The New River is also one of the few major rivers in the world to flow north. All other major waterways in this section of Virginia flow either south, east, or west, and thus take a more direct path to the Chesapeake Bay or the Gulf of Mexico.
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Friends of the New River
The search for the New River’s name begins with early European explorers who happened upon the New River and presumed that they had found the river that would lead them west to the other side of the New World. In 1651, Edward Bland sent a pamphlet to London, England describing the western territories of Virginia and North Carolina, naming them New Brittaine and New Virginia. Then when he came upon a river that was unmarked on existing maps, Bland applied the title of “New” to it.
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New River Trail State Park
This is a 57-mile long state park that follows an abandoned railroad right-of-way. There are several entrances into this park. The park meanders through Grayson, Carroll, Wythe and Pulaski counties in southwestern Virginia and parallels the scenic and historic New River for 39 miles. This park is part of the Rails to Trails Program as it was donated to the state by Norfolk Southern Railroad when the railroad discontinued the line and removed the tracks. This park also serves as a link to numerous other outdoor recreational areas, including a town park in Fries, Mt. Rogers National Recreational Area, four Department of Game and Inland Fisheries boat launches and Shot Tower Historical State Park. New River Trail is just minutes from Claytor Lake State Park and Grayson Highlands State Park. This unique park features 57 miles of continuous trail.
1-800-933-PARK
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