I ran in for some hiking sneakers and they happened to have all the new, best brands. I was…read morepleasantly surprised. Took me a total of 10 minutes and I was on my way to some beautiful waterfalls nearby.

Everything about this place is great! Very affordable as well as for me getting into a hobby…read morestopping by RMA made it to where I could get quality gear without the brand new price tag.

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the US, noted for its scenic…read morebeauty. The parkway, which is America's longest linear park, runs for 469 miles through 29 Virginia and North Carolina counties. It runs mostly along the Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains. *The Parkway is free to drive, with a posted (and honored) speed limit of 45 MPH. It is enjoyed by people in automobiles, on motorcycles, bicycles, and some walkers. The road is curvy, goes up and down mountains, and often does not have guardrails along areas with steep drop-offs. *There are no service stations on the Parkway, so make sure your vehicle has gas and you've had it serviced. There are some towns off the Parkway, but this IS a rural area. *the National Park Service maintains 8 campgrounds along the Parkway. Most do not have showers. There are also some Visitor Centers, with park rangers who can provide information on local hikes and other activities. *Be wildlife aware. We just spent 3 nights camping and hiking, and only saw geese, but there are black bears, snakes, and other critters in the park. *Autumn is absolutely gorgeous with the colorful leaves, but weekends get crowded.

Ok, my name is Jennifer and I'm a Ridge addict. My family and I have driven the Blue Ridge since I…read morewas a baby....so over 50 years. Since moving to NC it had become my goto for something to do on a Saturday. No...really. I drive out to Stuart, hop on the Blue Ridge and the toughest decision is North or South. If I want to go to Chateau Morrisette for lunch or hike around the lake at Peaks of Otter I head North. If I want to drive out to Pisgah its South. Either direction will take me aling one of the most beautiful roads I know. At each turn you are awarded with magnificent views of the Blue Ridge mountains (part of the Appalachia). You can see some stunning floral displays when the mountain laurel is in bloom and watch a variety of critters out for a nosh. The speed limit varies from 35 to 45 so holding a steady 40 is perfect for catching a chipmunk racing across the road or having plenty of time to stop for a herd of whitetail deer. Yesterday I had my first emergency in 50 years. We got a double flat right around milestone 107. We barely had coverage to dial AAA and were then at the mercy of fortune. As we were unable to pull out of the road, I chose to be the one to direct people around the car. I could have cried for joy as these wonderful folk restored my faith in humanity. So many stopped to make sure we were ok. I have to give a very vocal shout out to ine of the parks service rangers. Her name is Tabitha and she turned into our Guardian angel. She called in the accident to her dispatch and kept an eye on us till the tow came. If you find yourself wanting to just do something...especially during this Covid period when there arent a lot of options..take a drive. Decide for yourself... North or South. Either direction will lead you on adventure. Make sure to stop at one of the main areas to pick up a Blue Ridge book...this will become your Blue Ridge ' bible' as it will give you a milemarker by milemarker guide. Stop by the Music center near the Va/NC border or see what I mean by Peaks of Otter. Go see the highest mountain on the East coast (Mt Mitchell) or check out the arts and crafts center. Be aware of your season. It gets cold in the mountains earlier than the valley. If you head towards Pisgah in late October..the road may be closed due to snow/ice. Same actually near Peaks. The Blue Ridge is usually very busy in Summer with folks headed to Asheville, Boone or the Smokies Just remember the rules: take nothing...leave nothing. Rediscover Nature or just unwind for an afternoon. I promise you WON'T regret it.

This is a popular local mountain biking trail (actually in the community of Horsepasture)…read more Mountain Laurel Trail Road turns off of Horsepasture-Price Road and really looks more like a private road than anything else. They have a lot of planned group rides here, including beginner groups. I've only walked a portion of the trails but they are very pretty and I can see how they would be fun if I had a mountain bike and was brave enough to try it. Lots of little hills, turns, creek crossings, etc. It's also a beautiful place to photograph. I've seen several newspaper articles saying the Mountain Laurel Trails is pretty highly rated nationally for mountain biking and, I can't remember for sure, but I think that it has even been ranked internationally. Pretty impressive, I think. I believe that the tralis are built and maintained through volunteers, which makes that even more impressive.

This place is great, we called last minute and the staff (Mark especially) was kind enough to…read moresqueeze the 2 of us in for a zip lining (p.s. when I say kind enough, I mean incredible!! The staff had a lot going on guiding and checking in groups to their resort and getting ready for their Oktoberfest party they were hosting, they absolutely had all justification to turn us away but they didn't! They gave us a time frame to show up and they totally delivered and that's what earned them 5 stars). They were already guiding a group through so we just tagged along at the back end. The whole experience is pretty entertaining, they had the group working together (some were helping catch the person zipping, some helping un-harness, some helping move a platform used to get folks off the line), it was a pretty clever system and it helped move things along quickly and keep people involved. Anyways, my husband and I were debating all week wondering if it would be worth it ($25 for one ride) and the answer is... YES! 900 feet long, you end up going about 45 mph, and it's not a gradual 45. Once you step off the platform you drop pretty quick! People weighing 60-250lbs can ride and the guides are great about safety but flexibility. It doesn't take an incredibly long time (we got done in an hour and only because we waited for the group to finish) but it may be different for others. Overall, I was so happy we went and that the staff let us come. The staff was awesome, the line was fun, the pricing fair.

What an awesome experience zip lining through the trees! The staff members were wonderful. They…read morewere informative and professional each step of the way and I felt assured that I would have a great experience. The equipment provided was in excellent condition and we easily established a team spirit among the zip liners. If you are up for the experience, be fit enough to hike up to the top of the platform while carrying your substantial harness that weighs about 10 pounds (at least that's what it felt like). There are also many other activities available beyond hiking. I highly recommend this facility and am anxious to return for another zip line adventure!

Great customer service! They helped with our tire and wheel quickly. I respect their expertise!read more

2 bikes bought there over 2-4 years span. They also worked on my bikes when there were needs. Best…read moreknowledge and dependability. Also they are bikers. No pressure in buying a bike when they help you decide.

five star experience on the Greenbrier Trail and this shop makes it possible. I call from a…read morethousand miles away. They are flexible to my dates. suggest rental, offer shuttle, and suggest a nice rental cabin. Even breakfast suggestion was good. Just do it.

Super friendly and helpful, owner and staff. They were able to accommodate me on a shuttle to Cass…read moreon a short notice and agreed to do a basic lube work on my bike, and it was at the end of their work day! The store seems to be well stocked with the traditional bike shop items and a few bikes.

This is a nice place to go relax, take a picnic or if you want to get in a bit of exercise, there…read moreis a nice walking trail.

Large and quite place. Plenty of space for playing with your dog(s) or playing frisbee. Trails are…read morenice. Was a bit a mess when I was there last as piles of sand from the flooded river laid the land.

I learned to ski on this lake. My family has been coming to the lake since I was a kid. I love…read morethe escape from the District. There are wonderful restaurants, pubs and shops. The state park has year round activities. If you are driving to the lake, don't speed There are troopers who seem to have cloaking devices. Suddenly they appear out of nowhere.

Great and competent customer service. Nice selection in…read morestock too. Sunday hours are convenient for me.

Don't go. It seems to be closed down. The business is closed. Website is down and the phone number…read moreis out of service.

We're in and out. They fixed him up faster than we could even blink…read more Super friendly staff and quick and r fair priced service. We will be back if we need to. Ample parking and spacious even for a walker or wheelchair.

I got an E bike last year and have been bringing my bike to Cardinal to get routine service done on…read moreit. I've been impressed with their service department big-time they're friendly, have quality products that are not over priced and does the work in excellent time?