This river gradually drains into the James, where it meanders downstream into the Richmond…read morewaterfront before becoming and estuary and ultimately entering the Chesapeake Bay. This is a strange thing to think about standing in this small college town with its military history. The park has some parking both on the island and before you get there, as well as some decent restroom facilities. It is an area that looks like you could wade or swim across under some conditions, and there were people and dogs swimming. The nature trail is a short loop, but a nice resource for the community to have. Construction at the university made access a little difficult at the time of my visit, but certainly still possible.

This is a wonderful park great for walking having a picnic and enjoying the river sounds and views…read moremaybe even a BBQ. Location doesn't have swings etc. Its just a wide open space with trees near the river. The weekends are a little hectic if their is a game going on.

Lake Robertson is a hidden gem in a magical mountain landscape. Makes a great little hike. Pool and…read morecamping area is also nice.

So pretty and so quiet. My boyfriend and I came here to the Natural Bridge area and decided to go…read moreon and see this lake that was nearby. The drive was very windy and pretty, and also surrounded by gorgeous mountains and streams. Once we got to the lake it was just amazingly pretty, it was kind of crazy how clear it was. It really drowned everything else out. Definitely would go again honestly for that lake. Coming from NOVA definitely a nice change of scenery.

My friend and I used Maury River Smallmouth for a spring float trip on the Maury River. Jamie is a…read moregreat guy. He's very nice, accommodating, and knows his stuff both smallmouth bass fishing in general and about the Maury River. I highly recommend him as a guide. If you need to rent kayaks he has very nice sit-on-top fishing kayaks available. Thank you for a great day on the water Jamie/MRS!

Im not sure why Yelp didn't use the name I sent them. Green Pastures…read more Green Pastures people!

A beautiful golf course on the Wintergreen Resort. Some key things to note:…read more - At 3,850 feet, the highest course in the State of Virginia - Access is only available to members, guests and registered resort guests - 50-mile views of the Shenandoah and Rockfish valleys - Surprisingly level mountaintop terrain My ears popped going up and down the mountain to the golf course. A good friend is a member, so that made me a guest. The mountain views are stunning and gorgeous. When it comes to walking, the level mountaintop terrain is true... When golfing, the hell with their level mountaintop. With their beautiful and super fast greens, the ball never stops rolling. A course like this requires precision and skill. Miss a shot or approach from the wrong angle and you can guarantee your next shot very far from the hole and in some cases, off the green. If you suck at golf like I did, you'll need lots of golf balls. Come prepared. Finding golf balls off of the rough are nearly impossible. My only gripe was that the greens were hard so approach shots didn't hold well. If you're a golfer and you're visiting Wintergreen and have the opportunity to play, take it. Bring your camera. You'll find some great views you'll want to snap.

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff that are very passionate about the sport. Their goal is to…read morehave the most handicapped-accessible shooting range in the area aiming to have 100% of their ranges and targets wheelchair accessible. They support the community helping educate both new shooters and assisting tenured shooters in learning a new style or firearm. Highly recommend.

I went to Quail Ridge with a couple friends and we all had a blast. The course is interesting: You…read moreget to shoot at different angles and speeds, from different stands, and everything is meticulously maintained. The owner and his impeccably-mannered son made the experience, though. The safety briefing and vigilance by the range made me feel safe, which cannot be said of many of the other ranges in Virginia. Note that the instructions might seem excessive, but that's what it takes to keep people safe. I strongly recommend Quail Ridge.

Fantastic layout with a good amount of water coming into play. I could play here dozens of times…read moreand not get tired of it. May be walkable on a nice day. But the conditions were just okay. They seem to be fighting another strain of grass creeping into some of the fairways. Greens were pure though. Members don't seem to fill their divots or rake the bunkers which is sad. (One also decided to slam his car door into my car when I was in it. No reaction from him.) Nice grass driving range and putting green. Didn't see a chipping green or bunker area. I will definitely be back but will park away from everyone else. 1 almost drivable par 4. Favor the right side off the tee. 2 beautiful hole with water up the left side. 3 brutal, winding par 5. I'd say driver is not the play off the tee, but your second shot has to be far enough up the second fairway to have a shot at the green. 4 intimidating par 3 over water. 5 cool looking split fairway par 4 that climbs the hill. Green has a big elevation change in the middle. 6 dogleg right par 5. Third shot you'll see the stone wall and creek that guard the green. 7 downhill par 3 with a huge green with a ridge cutting off the right third of it. 8 uphill par 4 with an elevated green that's hard to hold. 9 you really have to thread your drive and favor the right side. 10 beautiful dogleg right with a second shot down the hill. You'll also see all the water that'll come into play later in your round. Just beautiful. 11 uphill par 5. Driver off the tee except for the longest players. 12 fantastic looking hole. Well bunkered downhill par 4 with the second shot over water. 13 tough downhill par 3. Your view of the green may be obstructed which is a different but fun feature. 14 I've never seen this many bunkers on a drivable par 4, but the fairway is very generous left of them. 15 I hope you hit a cut off the tee. Toughest par 4 in my opinion. 16 great par 5 along the water. 17 couldn't even make the bunkers from the tips with a well hit 3 wood. I hit land then it bounced back in the water. Only reason why I don't think playing the tips are for me here. 18 from the back tees, I couldn't see any of the landing area. That is a tough tee shot. The green doesn't get any easier with a big slope in the middle of it.

Deep in the hills of Virginia lies the last Sam Snead designed course with enough scenery to make…read moreyour eyes pop out of your head. Superbly maintained Bent Grass fairways and greens make this one to put on your bucket list. Lots of other things to do in the area as well including Appomattox Courthouse and Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest retreat. The long drive into Amherst is well worth the experience and at a very reasonable rate as well. Don't forget to bring your bug spray. Click on the link below to check out the video review for this and other courses to get a glimpse of what you'll find. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef9uzZOxD34&t=233s At Playing From The Tips, we're out to prove that good golf doesn't have to be expensive. We are on a mission to uncover the great American gems of golf. We specialize in revealing courses with better than average playing conditions at lower than average prices. Don't rely on someone else's vacation photo montage to guide your decisions on where to play your next round of golf. Our reviews get up close and personal with all of the gritty details that you really wanna know about. Thanks for watching everyone and please click subscribe to stay current with the latest reviews as they're released. You never know, the next course we review may be your home course. Now get out there and go play some golf!

Stoney Creek! Any…read moregolfers visiting the area should certainly make a stop here. The views on this course is absolutely amazing. Road tip call in advance and book a teatime what you see online may not be as accurate as you think. Call the pro shop and book your timeslot at least a week in advance to ensure you can get in because this is a very busy golf course. Everyone here at the course were welcoming and very friendly. We played the "Tuckahoe" nine holes. The course is pretty pricey, but you do get what you pay for the greens are great and we had no issue navigating which way to go while we were here driving the golf cart. We ended up paying $110 for nine holes on Saturday at 10 AM. The views here are amazing. It is hard to play without stopping to take photos of the mountains surrounding this course. Most holes are par for three and five. It is very manageable for any new golfers. Many of the holes are straight away, but there are lots of heels to navigate up and down while trying to get on the green. Again, if you have time make this place somewhere to stop even if you can't have a teatime in advance just come up have lunch and just enjoy the views. Can't wait to be back to play another course.