Sent my grandson to camp with State Climb and he loved it!! Everyone is super laid back. Very…read moreflexible with making up time and registration... Definite unique variation to normal camp:)

Inside a 1938 movie theatre that once was segregated is State Climb, a climbing gym open to all…read more Operating as a non-profit, State Climb asks visitors to either join as a member or pay what you can. My friends and I went right when they opened at 3 p.m. on a Friday in October. Here's our experience: 1) Instructions: Two staff members taught us how to tie knots, belay, etc. Once we had the hang of it, they stayed with us to make sure we were climbing safely and/or had any questions. They were great instructors and very personable. 2) Walls: There are four different climbing walls and three ropes. Two walls you can climb without roping in and two others you rope in. (One had an automatic belay machine.) If it's your first time, but you want to climb high, go to the tallest wall and follow the blue markers. 3) Space: It's in the space that was the stage of an old theater. It's kept clean and comes with a training area, restrooms, changing rooms, etc. 4) Staff: When you check in, they give you shoes to climb. (There are cubbies to place your shoes in.) If you didn't sign a waiver online, they'll have you sign when you enter. Every staff person we met was very nice and helpful!

Great summer camp experience for my son! My son just finished his 5th year at Camp Varsity and he…read moreabsolutely loves it. He talks about it all year long and can't wait to go back. This camp is did everyone. The campers have activity packed days filled with swimming, competitions and a weekly day long special trip. My son has climbed Old Rag, swam in the Rapidan, fished and many other things. This camp is simple and fun. No cell phones. Highly recommend this camp.

Summer camp is done right at Camp Varsity. Our kids enjoy every aspect of their experience there…read more Multiple daily activities, games, crafts, hikes, stories, horse-back rides, seeing nature in all its glory and of course, playing in the lake! The staff is incredible... welcoming each week's campers and making every camper feel welcome and help to build the anticipation of endless fun. With no electronics and only "snail-mail" to keep in touch, the kids really get a chance to develop independence and build life-long friendships. Our kids are always exhausted and full of stories when we pick them up...and they never want to leave!!! The owners grew up going to CV and are committed to continuing its traditions...and enhancing the camp experience for the future. We'll always take our kids here (330 miles away by the way)! CV!!!

Excellent customer service. Ned was more than helpful with the transfer paperwork. Very…read moreknowledgeable gunsmith. It is great to have one in the local area.

Bought an old Sear's single shot bolt action .22 a few months ago from Purcell's on a drive through…read morethe town. Had a good chat with the folks inside. Great people and fair prices.

A great little ropes course for having fun in Luray…read more There's a moment when climbing when I realized "wait, I didn't have to sign a waiver for this. Either they're reckless, or so confident in their course that I must be safe." Needless to say, I felt safe on the course. I weigh over 200 lbs. and the harness held me when I hung on without putting my feet on the ground. Also, the tracks are designed that the only openings for you to come off is at the entrance and exit. There's a great little training course just a couple feet off the ground. A good place to start with children and understand how to move the harness around when encountering other climbers so you can pass the other without getting harnesses tangled. There are various challenges throughout the course that range from easy to moderately challenging. These include static beams, to tightrope walking, or to swaying bridges or ropes. I wouldn't say anything is too hard. I think the Level 1 challenges were a little more manageable than the ones higher up on Level 2. The only one that genuinely scared me was a Level 2 spot to walk out on a beam, out over everything else (spoiler, the beam rocks up and down). The whole course crisscrosses so you can skip one challenge and still get to another one past it, and there are two staircases for moving between Levels 1 and 2. Fair to say, this is not for people with a fear of heights. Child #2 preferred the lower level, though he tried a few higher up. Child #1 is fearless and did most challenges 2 or more times. It was windy that day, so it was a little more daunting at times. One guy passed us on the way down from Level 2, clearly a little nervous. No judgment here. Know your limits! If it's not too crowded, you could do the whole course in 25 to 30 minutes, but we spent about an hour up there and had loads of fun. Would absolutely go again.

During my visit, I witnessed the course operator make a female guest cry. Her child (maybe 5 yrs…read moreold) was new to the country and didn't speak English very well. He came to the exit and the operator disconnected him before his parent could explain that he couldn't get back on. When the mother asked for an exception due to the language barrier, she was told that if he's going to be in America then he need to speak English. He then left his post to confront another guest who was nearby that told him his behavior was very rude. She told him to get out of her face and to walk away and he refused. Meanwhile, there are multiple people waiting to exit the course because he was too preoccupied trying to intimidate a woman. I've never seen an employee represent a tourist attraction so poorly. My family and I won't be coming back nor will I encourage any of my friends to go. But if you're looking for something new with a side of sexism and racism, have at it.

I attended my second weekend retreat at Camp Horizons for my daughter's Girl Scout troop and I'm…read moreback with that fifth star! We were blessed with beautiful May weather which allowed us to partake in all of the whimsical delight Camp Horizons has to offer which includes: - Impromptu games of gaga ball - Watching fish jump out the crystal clear lake - Petting horses, goats, donkeys, bunnies, and more - Reading on the cabin porch - Letting loose in a flower and herb garden and creating living art - Flexing archery skills - Swinging from a tree - Skits and s'mores around a camp fire - Whispering from a bunk bed ... and so much more! As an adult, it was so wonderful to see kids being kids. The staff was wonderful, kind, and patient and my super picky daughter RAVED about the food. I even saw her try things she would not touch with a ten foot pole here. I guess that's camp magic for you!

We sent our 11 year old son to Camp Horizons for the first time this summer. He's super shy and…read moredidn't want to go, but we felt he needed an experience away from us (and screens!). He struggled at first with homesickness, but adjusted well with the support of his counselor. He came home talking about his new friends and the fun he had with the various activities. He enjoyed the food as well. There was some amount of roughing it (said the showers were cold and the cabins small) but it is a rustic camp, after all. As parents, we thought the camp was very well organized and they regularly posted pictures on the parent portal. My son is even open to the idea of going again. That may not sound as impressive as my saying that he's begging to go again, but it's a huge step forward considering that earlier this summer, he was threatening to barricade himself in his room to avoid going.

When I first pulled up there were a bunch of cars and no one around, but as soon as you get out of…read moreyour car there is people in the distance and a bunch of people around. When driving to the airport I was worried we were headed the wrong was. I was quite surprised by how many people there were. I come to realize they were having a big event with multiple planes going. With a bunch of energy from the staff and other people there, it was a really good time! Everyone there especially the staff and other jumpers were super friendly and knowledgeable. They made the nerves go away by how calm and excited everyone was. I cant thank the staff enough at Skydive Shenandoah for such an awesome experience. I will definitely be back again soon. My group ended up staying to watch the next plane go up which was all filled with solo jumpers. Come to find out that was the last load bc it was about to get dark I guess. They ended up having a big cookout and were going to light up a bonfire and just hangout. We thought that was so cool. They invited us to stay, but we had to get on the road to head home. We drove 3 over three hours from Baltimore. Our group was really happy with our experience here and was well worth the extra drive. Last thing, I recommend getting one of the videos. It was a little extra, which made me hesitant but once they explained how it worked it made sense. Not everyone in my group was able to get the video package due to the extra cost. They were really nice about it and added my friends in during my gear up and landing. Made the video a little extra special. I was surprised, but we ended up meeting another couple and come to find out they didn't know each other and were just paired to go up on the same time together. I ended up asking if that was normal for people to come alone and one of the instructors told us it happens more often than you think. Highly recommend! Definitely will be back again.

I went to this dropzone for my bday to do some fun jumping. Amazing place with amazing views…read more Everyone was so nice and welcoming. The owner Shauna was so helpful. I would give 10 stars if i could. Can't wait to jump there again!​

Peyton and Leap of Faith Horse Training are absolutely amazing! I brought in my 2 year old Gypsy…read moreVanner filly for some refresher in groundwork and manners. I could tell after just a week or two my horse was sincerely enjoying herself, and that tells you a lot! Peyton is kind and the atmosphere is calm and very positive. She is also incredibly flexible and accommodating for all the times I was able to visit! I could see the change in my horse's responsiveness and Peyton makes sure the owners are trained too, which is incredibly important. We love Leap of Faith and heartily recommend Peyton to anyone searching out a horse trainer!

This dive instruction business is female owned. Classroom instruction done in Culpeper and pool…read moreinstruction done in Manassas currently. The open water dives are done in the quarry near Fredericksburg. Ronda is very patient with the students and ensures safety and having fun is always present.

I received my Rescue Diver certification through Fins Up Scuba. The instructor was very…read moreknowledgeable and thorough in her instruction. She was very personable and patient with all of the students in the classroom and during the open water exercises. Very well recommended!