If you are looking for something to do with younger kids, look throughout the listings for the family friendly adventure notes.
Staff recommended means we, or members of our families, have experienced this first hand.
- Horseback Riding
Ace Adventure Center Guided rides in the New River Gorge area, including a gorge and sunset ride among others. Camping and lodging also available.
Breaks Interstate Park The Grand Canyon of the South. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, swimming, rafting, cottages and campgrounds. family friendly adventure
Equestrian links in Virginia and More.
Horse Trails and Campground Directory Information on bridle paths, trailheads, horse campgrounds, overnight stay facilities, and bed & breakfasts
Mount Rogers riding. High country riding.
National Geographic Map Store The most thorough topo maps for our parks and national forests.
North Carolina horsebackriding trails. 78 trails listed, all in the western part of the state. Another site.
West Virginia riding trails.
Sandy Bottom Trail Rides, near Asheville, North Carolina.
Racing
Odyssey Adventure Racing A site for events and training for extreme endurance competitions, like adventure racing, triathlons and duathlons. Check out our message board for special offers. Staff recommended
Roanoke (VA) Cylcling Organization Road, mountain, and cyclecross bike racing, as well as triathalons.
National Geographic Map Store The most thorough topo maps for our parks and national forests.
Training advice. Chris Carmichael (Lance Armstrong's personal coach) is a columnist for Outside Magazine. He discusses best post workout meals, hydration, running training schedules, increasing running speed, fat burning, etc.
Links for Horseback Riding, and Racing
