Do not recommend. Reckless drive to the boat launch. Paid for 2 Canoes and they brought a kayak…read moreand a canoe. When we asked for a some type of refund of the canoe they said get lost very unprofessional family

Location was easy to get to. Easy check in and directions. Dustin was nice who drove the bus and…read moregave good directions. The water was a little low so made some sections hard to pass on in kayak and water was moving slow. 7 miles become a little bit tiring towards end. Ending trip was easy and was right where parked car for easy clean up and leaving. All equipment was in good shape also.

Extremely knowledgable, helpful, kind and passionate about their students, horses and other farm…read moreanimals. The owners compete in shows, and are skilled at horseback riding and dressage. Would highly reccomend

I've been taking horseback riding lessons at Hidden Creek Farm and have loved every lesson. Tammy…read moreand Kandi run a wonderful place!

We came here with our homeschool group and this was so fun for all ages...from the littlest to the…read moreoldest! They have a shorter/easier course for the little ones who aren't tall enough to go up to the two higher courses. My 8 year old really enjoyed the challenge of the course. Some paths were easier than others and took some time to go through. We had 12 kids in our group and there was plenty of room for all of them to be on the course at the same time. The instructors that hooked them up with the harnesses was very kind and patient with all the kids. The weather was beautiful this day and so they really took their time on the ropes. I would imagine this might be rough to do in the summer heat though.

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.

This hike was unbelievable. First, to get here, Google maps…read moresent me thru very rural towns. Similar to how I grew up a bit East of Charlottesville. That was 51 years ago. You can imagine. Beautiful landscape. Gorgeous farms at the foothills. I wished I was more of the passenger. I found my mark after a while. The Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve. Even the parking area was beautiful though I wish they left some tree coverage. It was so hot. Leaving my car here for 4 hours, even the window controls could burn you fingers. I started my trek at .041' elevation. Top peak was 2220' elevation. Let me tell you. It's strenuous. I hiked up Blackwells trail. Straight up. No kidding. I'd take a couple steps and rest. Steps. Rest. Dirt avalanche under my feet. Easy to slip. At the top of Little Flat Moutain Loop there a beautiful overlook. It's a small window of a view but just gorgeous. I didnt come for views anyway. I came to award myself with another *"been there; hiked that" heck my list on yelp for Been There Hiked That. Quite extensive. This is another feather in my hat. And what a great and fee free place to be one with nature! On the way down, it was just as strenuous. Prob took even more muscles to go down. Couldn't go fast, you'd slide right off the ledge or into rocks. Small steps..my hike ended. I was exhausted. Beautiful back country land here. Thanks Albemarle County Parks & Rec.

Set out to hike these trails on a beautiful day in March by recommendation of some locals &…read morethoroughly enjoyed the experience. There's several looping trails of various distances; all are open to hiking, biking, horseback & are dog friendly. We decided on the Crooked Tree Trail, descending down Little Flat Mountain Loop to the Blue Ledge Trail. Total distance was 2.76 miles with a peak elevation of 1834', moderate difficulty with stream views/crossing, several benches along the way & a picnic table. The only thing this route is lacking is a lookout point. Park is open year round from 7am until dark, offers ample paved parking, restroom & information post. Be sure to pick up a trail map, the trails are clearly marked along the way, but can get a bit confusing. Wasn't able to pick up cell service, so plan accordingly.

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.

After staying overnight at the Big Meadows Lodge, we stopped in a second time at the Harry F. Byrd…read moreSr. Visitor Center to get a few more recommendations from the Park Rangers on a hike we could do that day before making the long drive back home to Georgia. Among her recommendations, we chose Doyles River Falls Hike because it was south of where we were, which is the direction we needed to go back home. The real incentive was the two waterfalls on the trail. Having lived in Hawaii for 3 years and hiking on a weekly, if not, on a daily basis, I really missed the mountains and especially the waterfalls hikes! Might as well get all the waterfalls in while we can, because the only waterfall I have found in Savannah is at Big Bass Pro Shop LOL. If you know of any others in Savannah, please do tell! - Trail Description - Doyles River Falls Hike is found on Mile Marker 81.1, just after the Loft Mountain Wayside & Camp Store. Distance - 3.3 miles RT Elevation Gain - 1189 ft Level - Moderate, downhill first, uphill on the way back, so keep that in mind. Multiple stream crossings (none that we got our feet wet in). It's a well maintained trail, mostly shaded, but beware of the sharp loose rocks throughout the trail. We went on a day after it rained and some parts were pretty slippery. There is a spring that you come across at the beginning, but make sure to boil it if you are going to consume it. There are two waterfalls on this trail (approx. 20 ft and 60 ft) and also a bonus waterfall. You will arrive at the bonus waterfall first and you might think that it is the Upper Falls, but the Upper Falls is actually the next one as you continue and the Lower is after the Upper Falls. The bonus falls is probably about 10 ft high and you can easily step into the pool of water that it falls into. Just be sure to read the etched markings on the cement posts to guide you. The Upper Falls (28 ft) has 2 tiers of falls, with large boulders to get to it from the path. The Lower Falls (63 ft) has about 3 tiers of falls. It's pretty tricky to get down to this one. Most climbed down the pretty steep way which I would suggest climbing down with extreme caution. We have small kids, so we decided to go down a little further (not much further) on the trail and then climb down (it was still pretty steep), and then crossed over on the water to get to a small patch of pebbly rocks to look at the waterfall (on the right side, if you're looking at the waterfall). There was a huge tree that fell over about three quarters of the way up the waterfall and it was difficult to get a whole shot, but what can you do about Mother Nature? She does what she wants! It's all part of the charm. - Kiddos - Our kids are still young, but they did it no problem. However, just a note, they lived in Hawaii most of their lives and started hiking at an early age. and did some pretty advanced trails on their own by the time we left Hawaii. Some of the parts of this trail has steep drop offs. On the way there, you're going downhill, so just watch your kids that they don't pick up speed and lose control. Bonus - The Appalachian Trail (AT) crosses over at the trailhead of Doyles River Falls Hike, so at least you can put your two feet on it and say you were on it! I will be back for you AT! I'm sure you can't go wrong with any of the hikes in Shenandoah National Park and I wish we had had more time or even lived close by, but we did two waterfall hikes during our time in Shenandoah and my heart is full, at least for a little while, to have seen another beautiful waterfall!

So pretty a hike! Creek crossings are beautiful and a great spot to cool down. The falls, upper and…read morelower, and great photo spots as well. You will need to remember as you hike downhill all the way in that the hike out is going to be rough, and uphill all the way. There is a great vine to swing on about 1/3 of the way down.

Mill Prong Trail to Rapidan Camp. Map available at…read morehttps://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/RapidanCamp_RoadTrail.pdf The hike is moderate and fairly well traveled, so you will run into other people, but not in crazy numbers. Even in the Fall it can get hot when sunny, so bring water with you. You will see some small waterfalls along the way and will have to cross the creek. It's a beautiful hike with lots to see that is different from the typical overlook views you get on Skyland Drive. Rapidan Camp, was the summer retreat established by President and Mrs. Herbert Hoover during his administration is located within the boundaries of Shenandoah National Park. The camp has recently been restored to its 1929 appearance and there's lots of history to read on signs and other materials available when you get there. NPS You Tube video about the camp is available here https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=2ABA5F6E-155D-451F-67CE5C3CAE49E4F6

The bus tour was certainly worth it. Hannah was an awesome ranger who was fittingly a Hawkeye. She…read moreprovided lots of good information about one of our lesser known presidents and his First Lady. The cabin was very neat. The volunteers there, Kermit and Ida, also provided good historical facts. I even got to see a deer on our ride out.

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!​

What a great experience! Drove all the way from Michigan for a chance to view the mountains from…read morethe sky and it was well worth the trip. We almost chickened out last minute but the instructors are super cool and made the experience very relaxing and fun. Already planning a trip back for next year.