July 4th on the Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia
Updated June 21, 2023 – July 4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway is the destination to celebrate our country’s independence...
Where Can We Go Swimming?
Where can we go swimming near Fancy Gap? During the summer, this is one of the most frequently asked questions...
Three National Parks and Three States in One Trip
Visit three national parks in one trip by setting your sites on the mountains of Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee.
Blue Ridge Parkway Basics to Know Before You Go
Based on the comments and questions form our campground and motel guests at Fancy Gap Cabins and Campground, my husband...
Hiking Rocky Knob Recreation Area
North of Fancy Gap Cabins and Campground starting at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 167 is Rocky Knob Recreation Area. For...
See the Fall Leaves along the Blue Ridge Parkway
The official first day of fall is September 22, 2022. You don’t want to wait that long to plan your...
Things to Do in Southwest Virginia
Things to do in Southwest Virginia are plentiful from wineries to kayaking to hiking. A sure bet for a good...
Devil’s Den Nature Preserve
From Cumberland Knob to Rocky Knob, hiking locations abound near Fancy Gap Cabins and Campground. Devil’s Den Nature Preserve, about...
Three Virginia State Parks in One Day
The conjunction of three Virginia State Parks – Shot Tower, Foster Falls and the New River Trail – makes for...
Hiking at Pilot Mountain State Park
Hiking at Pilot Mountain State Park was an inevitability for us. We can see the mountain all year from our...
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