We decided after having lunch to hit the Highbridge trail. We started in Farmville and found a…read moreparking place for free at the depot. This is located at the bottom of the hill from where the trail starts. The amazing thing about this trail is that it is mostly flat and well Done so that you are not struggling on your bike. There is a lot of history, a station to stop and use the restroom and get some water, the trees were changing color and it was absolutely beautiful. They have good maps so you know how far you want to go and can make that personal choice

The trail is extensive and runs through downtown Farmville. The park's main parking lot is a…read morereasonably short walk over some pleasant abandoned railway right of way that leads to what is indeed a very impressive bridge. Converted for pedestrian use, this thing probably takes fifteen minutes just to walk across it at a reasonable pace, offering majestic views and a nice breeze when I visited. The site has some civil war history as well, as there apparently was a bridge here even that far back. The juxtaposition of industry on greenery is aesthetically intriguing, and there are plenty of side trails as well. To park at most of the park sites does require a fee or a park pass, which I would say is certainly worth it. The trail as separate from the bridge offers a lot of tree cover and is suitable for a walk even during a hot Virginia summer.

None of the outlets work,cute park love the signs and they do try to do things there to keep…read moreeveryone entertained not the best park there is but it's not the worst

We were out for a fall drive and saw there was an Autumn Days Festival happening in Victoria at…read moreRailroad Park, so we decided to take a look see. Having never been to the town we didn't know what to expect, plus we didn't get there until mid afternoon. There were numerous activities, vendors, a few food tents, a band playing and in every direction lots of smiling faces, especially the children. The park used to house a railroad repair shop (roundhouse and turntable) way back when, who's boundaries are evident and somewhat preserved. All is gone now, but where the railroad tracks used to come into the maintenance yard is now part of the Tobacco Heritage Trail for walking/biking. There is a restored caboose on site and other equipment that is explained at the website. The park itself is now an open space (21 acres) that has a variety of playground equipment, a covered pavilion, restrooms and more right in the middle of downtown.

My friend & I located this place without knowing what to expect. We were so excited when we found…read morethis beautiful waterfall with a mill. If it hadn't been 37°F we would have stayed longer. This would be a fun place to visit in the spring or summer!

I was a tad confused as it is both a national historic landmark and NPS labeling is seen, but is…read moreactually a state park. Which is fine by me. There is no charge to enter regardless of which park passes you do or don't have. The history of the site revolves around the confederacy in retreat in its dying stages. The contemporary site is a visitor center and is otherwise largely rolling hills surrounded by farms. Some trails were in evidence, some a tad overgrown and I steered clear of those due to tick concerns. But you can certainly have a nice time here getting in both some history and some nature.

Soooo much history. Unfortunately the visitors center was closed when we made it to town. Loved…read morewalking around and reading about everything! Sayler's Creek Battlefield near Farmville, VA April 6, 1865 (the Black Thursday of the Confederacy) The battle was composed of 3 separate engagements: Battle of Hillsman's Farm, Battle of Marshall's Cross Roads (or Battle of Harper's Farm), and Battle of Lockett's Farm (or Battle of Double Bridges). Robert E. Lee's army was retreating from the Richmond to the Petersburg line. Here, on April 6, 1865, Union General Philip Sheridan cut off and beat back about a 1/4th of Lee's army. Eight Confederate generals surrendered, and 7,700 men were lost. Confederate Major General George Washington Custis Lee, eldest son of Robert E. Lee, was forcibly captured on the battlefield. This was the last major engagement in Virginia; Lee's surrender at Appomattox occurred 3 days later. The Hillsman House, which was owned by Capt. James Hillsman, served as a hospital for both Confederate and Union troops. Bloodstains still remain on the floor. The land was originally named in the 18th century for a farmer named Saylor. During the Civil War, the name was changed to Sayler. Some official records called it Sailor, which is what the Commonwealth of Virginia uses in its name for the related park.

Oh my goodness, what a fabulous place. I want to live here. Sandy river does it right. The tipis…read moreare gorgeous, so comfy and cozy. The people are very friendly and make you feel right at home. My husband and I came for a one night stay in moon dance tipi and we loved it so much we stayed a second night in sun dance. We just couldn't leave. Both tipis were immaculate and perfect. We will be back with all our friends! Thank you Sandy River for a perfectly relaxing stay.

A wonderful evening of glamping! This is just what my husband and I needed! A nice getaway to…read moreappreciate the peace and tranquility of nature. But, not too far to access restaurants and other conveniences ;-) Everything is exactly as it appears on their website! The luxury tipis allow you to reconnect with nature without the complete sacrifice of comfort. If you're like me and want the creature comforts of a soft bed to lay your head and clean private facilities to freshen up or do your business, the luxury tipi is for you! There are six luxury tipis on site with different layouts that accommodate mainly up to four people. However, if you have a larger family or group there are two other tipis that can hold up to six, maybe eight people total?. We chose the Shining Star tipi as it fit our needs and was the furtherest from the rest of the tipis. It is very spacious,with 650 square feet of space. Inside is decorated beautifully with rustic furniture and well equipped with kitchenware and utensils and toiletries. If campfire cooking isn't your thing, fear not-the tipi contains a mini fridge, with a toaster oven, microwave, and coffee maker. The tipi is well designed and the owners truly thought of everything you would need! Foil, campfire cooking ware, dishes, cups, utensils, spices, skewers, dishwashing liquid and paper towels to boot! Although it has heated floors and a heater/AC unit, ceiling fan and a regular table fan, be mindful of when you book your tipi. It can still get really cold or hot dependent upon how low the temperature drops or rises because the tipi isn't insulated. Remember, you're still (glamorous/glorified) camping, but with way more convenience! They do provide extra blankets inside the weaved basket inside the tipi. If you need more you can just ask. We also prepared for the temperature drop that night which dipped into the 30's by layering up. The heating unit and heated floors definitely make a difference, but when the temps go into the extremes you may notice it as well. We could tell how warm it was from the outside when we first checked in and when we came In from cooking dinner on the campfire. Each tipi has its own fire pit with a cooking grate and at least four chairs with cupholders. A full sized picnic table is located near your tipi as well. It was nice to relax and enjoy the serenity. We even had a surprise visitor! A cat from one of the neighboring properties joined us. She's super friendly and cute as can be! She greeted us in the morning, when we were leaving. Too cute! There is plenty to do, or not do if you just want to relax. We were able to visit with the adorable animals on site (albino turkeys, lambs and sheep, a quarter horse, two mini donkeys and chickens! If any eggs are available from the chicken coop you are welcome to gather some for breakfast or one of your meals. The adventure course/zipline course onsite is available as well for additional fees. In addition, you can rent (for additional fees) various types of bikes, canoes, kayaks and SUPs. The latter wasn't available until the day we checked out. But we were still eligible for 20% off the aforementioned activities. If you are an overnight guest, they provide you with a discount code. They also have an outdoor pool. Just keep in mind that all these activities aren't available all year. Most of them close for the winter and reopen in the spring ( seems Mid March? Clarify with the company first). We had a great time! Morgan was pleasant and friendly. She showed us the chicken coop prior to taking us to our tipi. If staying in a tipi they will lead you to your designated parking spot in a golf cart. If you need assistance with luggage etc they transport it for you via the golf cart as vehicles aren't allowed to be driven on the areas in front of the tipis. If you choose, you can purchase a bundle of wood, lighter fluid, s'mores kit or a pint of ice cream if you wish from them. Which is convenient if you want to travel light or don't want to bother running to the store nearby. If you don't make it to Richlands creamery, I highly suggest you buy a pint from Sandy RIver, as it's from RIchlands. It's soo good! Everything was well organized from start of booking to check out. Sarah, had contacted me via phone a couple days prior to our check-in to answer any questions we had and our estimated time of arrival. The day we arrived, check in was smooth and our wood etc we ordered were already available and set out for us! They also checked on us before the evening closed out. My only suggestion is a place to set your bath soap/shampoo in the shower and maybe a curtain near the bathroom, in case you have four people instead of two who aren't related to you in during your stay ;-) Although,The bathroom is configured so no one can really see you if someone should walk into the tipi.

This strange park includes some modern facilities, some abandoned ruins, and some trails. Anyone…read morereading the name and expecting to end up on the river is going to find that the bluffs here are prohibitively steep, and if you fell down off the largely unfenced rim trail and somehow survived, you'd be on train tracks. The trains are periodically audible through the greenery but are hard to see. Nonetheless, the park has some nice vistas and handy facilities, and it is free.

Came here not expecting much, but was surprised with the beautiful views, large parking space, and…read moregreat hiking trails. During our hike, we spotted quite a few deer walking past us (in close proximity), so that was exciting. The trails weren't difficult, but be prepared to walk up some sketchy spots if it's wet out. Probably the coolest view was seeing the old train tracks and river from afar! I highly encourage anyone to visit this park if you're in the area.

examen des cols bleus :…read more This is my go to place! It's a rural park ! I find it very peaceful. There are many trails for people and horses! They have ball fields and a shelter! A garden club is also on the premises! It's a great community area! A great place for a birthday celebration for children! I am sure there is much more to do , so come explore!

This is a great local park with hiking trails, playgrounds, soccer and baseball fields, disc golf…read morecourse, and picnic areas. It's never too crowded and there's plenty of space to park. In the winter they host a free, drive-through light show. Highly recommended if you're looking for somewhere to get out for the day.

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.

Love this Park!!! So beautiful and unspoiled!! Nature's prescription for weary souls!! The rangers…read moreand staff on hand were so friendly and welcoming! We did the hike on the Big Oak Trail and found Sasquatch! So we took a pic with him and collected our keychains at the Visitor Center!! Great day to do a quick morning hike on our way to Wilde Manor!! So scenic and peaceful!! It will calm your spirits and relax your mind! Highly recommend this park!!

Recommend this state park. The pictures you see here are C 32. It's right on the water. If you want…read moreto see the sunset get a camping site on the other side from this view you see the sunrise it's close to the restrooms and firewood. just a word to the wise when you're asleep at night and you hear things scrambling around outside it's probably only a squirrel or raccoon. Put your food up, but it's unavoidable. Don't try to convince yourself that it is a bear.

I am lucky enough to have lived here on the lake for 25 years. What a great place to live!!! I…read moreespecially enjoy the pools and beaches during the summer. Open mic night at the Pub every other week is also a favorite.

Great place to live and recreate! Tons of things to do ! It's a bedroom community for surrounding…read morecities !