AREA LINKS

National and Regional Parks

The Blue Ridge Parkway:  Not far from New River Campground Canoeing and Kayaking, the Blue Ridge Parkway offers unsurpassed scenic beauty, and many more attractions.

Appalachian Trail:  The longest foot trail in America.

Grayson Highlands State Park:  For scenic beauty, hiking, and more.

Jefferson National Forest:  For scenic beauty, hiking, and more.

New River Trail State Park:  For scenic beauty, hiking, and more.

Fishing

River Smallies:  A great site for those that like to fish.

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission:  An overview of North Carolinas resident and nonresident Fishing, and other, state licensing information. For resident fishing information click on License Information for Residents. For non-resident fishing information click on License Information for Nonresidents.

Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries:  An overview of Virginia resident and non-resident state Fishing licensing information.

Rick's Smallmouth Adventures:  North Carolina Licensed Fishing Guide with over ten years experience on the New River, located in nearby Sparta North Carolina.

Local Organizations and Business Information

The Historic 1908 Courthouse:  Located in Independence Virginia, this Richardson Style building houses a Tourist Information Center and an art gallery featuring local artisans called The Treasury.

eAlleghany.Net:  A hometown eCommunity in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Alleghany County North Carolina.

Alleghany Chamber of Commerce:  Dedicated to promoting Sparta North Carolina and Allegheny County where you can find information on businesses and activities in the area.

Weather Conditions

Weather.com:  For tons of information on weather, local conditions and extended forecast for anywhere, and more.