Last August I moved to Blacksburg and was able to catch the tail end of Summer. Now that Spring is here and the weather is getting warmer, I am planning all of my summer activities. I can’t wait to spend a full summer here in Blacksburg… and that’s saying a lot coming from a beach girl!

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the area, the mountains here are breathtaking. I often find myself driving to work and thinking how lucky I am to have such incredible views; and that’s just on the highway!

Picture floating in an inner tube on the river with mountains surrounding you, the sound of trains rolling by in the hills, and views of the falls as you are carried down the river. On days when I want to do a little more than relax on a man-made lazy river, there are also the options to kayak or go white water rafting.

I could go on and on about the various things to do around Blacksburg and the surrounding New River Valley area. Instead, I’ve picked my top 5 picks for this Summer to share.

Whether you are planning a Summer visit to our Blacksburg location or just wanting to learn more about the Blacksburg area, check out the links below.

There is something for everyone in Blacksburg!

Water Fun:

• Tubing : http://www.newriverjunction.com/index.html
• Kayaking : http://www.icanoethenew.com/index.htm
• Boating : http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/cla.shtml
• White Water Rafting : http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/13496.html

Hiking:

• Cascades : http://gilescounty.org/cascades.html
• McAfees Knob : http://www.hikingupward.com/JNF/McAfeeKnob/
• Dragon’s Tooth : http://www.hikingupward.com/JNF/DragonsTooth/

Wine:

There are tons of wineries in Virginia with gorgeous views, but a good one that is close by is Chateau Morrisette. Not only are the views great but the wine is too. Also, it is dog friendly; they have great live music, and they are located right off of Blue Ridge Parkway.

• Chateau Morrisette : http://www.chateaumorrisette.com/index.php?pr=Home_Page

Music:

• Floyd : http://www.floydcountrystore.com/stage/jamboree-schedule
• Blacksburg- Steppin’ Out : http://www.dlpconcerts.com/steppin-out/
• Blacksburg- Summer Solstice : http://www.downtownblacksburg.com/summer_solstice_fest.aspx
• Christiansburg- Last Fridays : Music on Main St. with food and drinks!

Cruising:

• Blue Ridge Parkway : http://www.virginia.org/BlueRidgeParkway/
• Farmers Market : http://www.bbfarmersmarket.org/
• Safari : http://www.virginiasafaripark.com/
• Natural Bridge : http://www.naturalbridgeva.com/
• Drive-in Movie : http://www.starlitedrivein.biz/

We really are fortunate in Blacksburg to have so many weekend activities and places to explore in this beautiful area!

Originally from Wilmington, NC, Meghan Reeves joined the Rackspace HR team in January of 2011 in order to assist with campus recruiting efforts in Blacksburg and beyond.  She is also a full time grad student at Radford University with an emphasis in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.  Meghan is also President of the RU-SHRM Chapter.  Read More >>

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