Showcase Magazine July 2018

The Nature Issue

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The Nature Issue @showcaseDVA

showcasedanville @ info@showcasemagazine.com

Features A Breath of Fresh Air A guide to nature in Southside Virginia 9

The Community 500 Project

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Also Inside From the Kitchen of

Big Bear’s Wife No Churn Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

By Angie Barrett

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At Middle Border Forward

Facts on the Sly

By Moustafa

By Sly Strader

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Milam

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A Breath of Fresh Air

A guide to nature in Southside Virginia Also Inside

Editor’s Letter Nature Calls 6

Paws for a Cause

Pets and the Heat

By Paulette Dean

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A Most Excellent River The Secrets of the Smith

By Brian Williams

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Instagrams From The Area 26

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Editor’s Letter

Nature Calls

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CEO Andrew Scott Brooks scott@showcasemagazine.com

As I write this, it feels like we just completed the January issue of Showcase. The humidity jabbing me like an annoying little brother tells a different story. Time is flying by, my friends.

We are already into the depths of summer heat. Blink, and it will be fall. (I’m blinking pretty fast by the way.)

E d it o r i a l Di r e c t o r Paul Seiple | paul@showcasemagazine.com

This issue caused me to step back and to quote Jerry Reed “smell the flowers.” Then again, I couldn’t smell much thanks to allergies. I’m not bitter though. Nature is a beautiful thing that we often ignore due to the hustle and bustle of our lives. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience.” This not true for weeds. I digress.

F in a n c e M a n a g e r Cindy Astin | cindy@showcasemagazine.com

It’s hard to match the calmness of a hike through the woods or a nice evening walk on a paved trail. There are many ways to enjoy nature in Southside Virginia. This month we take a look at a few them. There’s the Riverwalk Trail, the trails of Pittsylvania County, the Smith River, and the many mountain bike trails accessible to our community. We are lucky to have these options to improve our quality of life.

Take a moment, stop at a bench on whichever trail you choose. Watch the wildlife, the water, the leaves as the breeze winds between the trees. Enjoy the peace and be thankful you live in a community where nature is still prominent. In today’s landscape, nature has taken more than her share of loses. In Southside Virginia, she’s thriving, so get out and get some fresh air.

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Sponsored Content The ARc of Southside

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From School to Life

ork is a central part of adult life. A job can provide us with a

sense of accomplishment and pride and have a big effect on our

overall life satisfaction. Finding the job that is right for you is not easy and can be even more challenging for those who do not receive adequate training. Students with disabilities are more likely to experience unemployment, underemployment, and lower pay. The Arc of Southside understands the challenges facing students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in obtaining competitive employment and we were excited to partner with Pittsylvania County Schools to begin a transition program.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that guarantees students with disabilities the right to a free, appropriate education. In 2004, this law was expanded to ensure that students with disabilities have special education and related services designed to prepare them for employment and independent living. Transition planning is important because it provides a framework for identifying long-range goals and the services and strategies that will help students as they make the shift from school to adult life.

The Arc of Southside has been on a journey for inclusion since 2012. We have worked to take services to the community wherever they live. With services moving into the community, it is important that students who are currently in school have the opportunity to learn the life and job skills necessary to obtain a job. In the past, the students would come to our workshop to learn employment skills training however, that program is no longer offered at The Arc of Southside. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to work in their community and earn a competitive wage.

To continue this journey, The Arc of Southside, in partnership with

Pittsylvania County Schools, began the Transition program for students in 2016. The Transition program objectives are to develop work readiness skills, discover and explore various job industries, build hands-on job skills through internships, and gain valuable life skills. We served 13 students this past year however, this number will increase next year to over 20 students. We partner with four high schools in the Pittsylvania County school system: Gretna High School, Tunstall High School, Dan River High School, and Chatham High School. The Transition program offers students practical skills that they learn in a classroom setting and we have partnered with job sites so they can learn the hands on skills necessary to be successful on the job. We currently work with Unique Industries, Marshalls Dept. Store, Danville Science Center, and Bon Appetite at Averett University.

We have structured this program to run during the school year, MondayFriday from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The students arrive at the program and begin their day learning job skills through internships. In the afternoon, the students begin their classroom work where they learn life and job skills that are essential to their success on the job. Some of the areas covered during this instructional time are job exploration, employment skills & career development, daily planning & time management, money management, safety in our environment, health & wellness, social skills, self-determination, advocacy, and driver’s preparation.

Our transition program offers students an opportunity to become as independent and self-sufficient as possible. We are excited to be a part of a program that allows students the greatest opportunity to achieve their goals and maximize his/her potential.

For more information about the Transition Program contact David Gusler at The Arc of Southside 434.836.3272 ext. 102.

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Feature A Breath of Fresh Air

A Breath of Fresh Air

A guide to nature in Southside Virginia

by Anna Brooks Photos by Brooke Klauss

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outhside Virginia isn’t lacking when it comes

to opportunities for nature lovers. Danville offers

over 680 acres of parks and trails, an abundance of athletic fields, playgrounds, picnic sites and shelters, many miles of mountain bike trails hiking trails, a skate park, a dog park, 2 disc-golf courses, a ropes course, a zip line, and a wide array options to experience the Dan River.

With the summer in full swing, we take a look the natural side of Southside.

unpaved trails, picnic shelters, river access, Veterans’ Memorial, and the Danville Brave’s baseball stadium.

Evans Park: 107 acres that were donated to the city of Danville in order to one day create a new park for the city. Development for the future is already in the works.

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Perhaps one of the most accessible and fastest growing attractions Danville has to offer for nature enthusiasts is the Riverwalk Trail, which extends over 9 miles along the historic Dan River. The multi-purpose greenway connects 4 parks to multiple businesses, public facilities, and the newly renovated River District. Home to an array of special events, foot races, and undisturbed wildlife, the trail sees over 150,000 people annually.

The Riverwalk Trail plays an important part in the health, wellness, and social aspects of Danville. Many people use this trail as part of their everyday routine while many more travel from around the region to enjoy all it has to offer on the weekends.

The Trail is home to picnickers, parents with strollers, bicyclists, runners, walkers, dog lovers, and the list goes on. But, The Riverwalk isn’t the only outlet for outdoor activities in Danville. On any given day, the playgrounds at Dan Daniel, Ballou Park, Pumpkin Creek, and Grove Park are bursting at the seams with families enjoying the open space.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that Danville has been named a Playful City USA since 2007.

Danville

Major Parks Anglers Park: 381-acre park, with an extensive paved and unpaved trail system, picnic shelter, river access and a boat ramp.

Ballou Park: 107-acre park with indoor facilities, picnic sites and shelters, paved and unpaved trails, and an 18-hole disc golf course.

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Trails The Riverwalk Trail: Nature takes center stage at Danville’s Riverwalk Trail. It lays alongside the Dan River, providing a beautiful, scenic atmosphere for those who use the trail as a source of exercise, mediation, or even a place to spend quality time with their family.

The preferred starting point of the trail is located at the Crossing of the Dan entrance in downtown Danville. Here you’ll get a glimpse of Danville’s storied past through the renovated architecture of the tobacco warehouses and the Amtrak Station located near the Danville Science Center.

History comes to life as you cross a revived 1856 railroad bridge that overlooks the Dan River. Once across the bridge you have the option of going west or east. If you follow the trail to the left (west) you’ll reach a scenic view courtesy of Union Street Bridge. If you travel the eastern side of the trail, you’ll bear witness to nature in all its glory, including a variety of wildlife.

Parking for the Riverwalk Trail is available at the following trailheads.

Crossing at the Dan Dan Daniel Park Angler’s Park

Ringgold Trail: Located in Ringgold, VA is the locally beloved Richmond and Danville Rail-Trail, also known as the “Ringgold Trail.”

This trail’s 5.5 miles are each rich in nature and history. In 2001, parts of the now trail system, once rail road system, were given to Norfolk Southern Railway system. Currently, there are three trail heads all leading to some of Ringgold’s most beautiful hideaways. Those trailheads include: The Kerns Church Road trailhead, Ringgold Road trailhead, and the central trail head on Shawnee Road. These trails are very accessible for people of all ages and abilities. With accommodations for those with wheelchairs, the trails are made to be enjoyed by all. There is a vintage, red caboose on the trail giving walkers a glimpse into the past.

Small Parks & Playgrounds

Abreu-Grogan Park: 3 acres with river access, a picnic site, and a boat house where one can rent canoes, kayaks, or paddle boards.

Camilla Williams Park: This 7-acre park on Memorial Drive has pretty river views, fishing locations, playgrounds, and picnic shelters.

H.B. Moorefield Park: 8-acre park off of 58 west with a picnic site.

M.C. Martin Park: This 4-acre park is located across from Camilla-Williams Park. It possesses a picnic site.

Bark Park: This 3-acre park, adjacent to Coates Recreation Center, is the only area in the city where dogs are able to run about leasefree.

Doyle Thomas Park: This 4-acre neighborhood park, located on Green Street, has a basketball court, picnic site, and playground.

Grove Park: This 15-acre neighborhood park has a basketball court, picnic shelter, and playground.

Pumpkin Creek Park: 34 acres of mostly undeveloped land; however, this park has athletic fields, a basketball court, a picnic shelter, and a playground.

Pittsylvania County

The following parks are located at some of Pittsylvania County’s best schools. That being said, due to the location of the parks being on school property, the hours for public invitation are slightly different from that of any other public park in located in the vicinity of Danville. Each of the following parks are open to the public after 3pm during the scheduled school year; however, on weekends and during summer vacation, the parks are open to the public anytime during the day. Summer vacation is scheduled after Memorial Day, and before the middle of August.

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Feature A Breath of Fresh Air

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Titan Park: Titan Park can be found behind Tunstall Middle School, located on Tunstall High Road in Dry Fork, VA. The park includes a running/ walking track, a playground, a picnic shelter, athletic fields, and restroom facilities. After seven laps, the track is equal to a mile long, making it a great place to go if one is seeking a good environment to exercise. Titan park is family and pet friendly.

Brosville Walking Park: Located on Bulldog lane, and home to the Brosville Bulldogs, is the Brosville Walking Track. Six laps on this track equals a full mile. This track located in the Southern Virginia region, is family and pet friendly.

Wildcat Park: Wildcat Park is located just behind Dan River Middle School on Kentuck Lane. Similar to Titan Park, Wildcat park contains a running/walking track, playground, picnic shelter, and restroom facilities. The track equals one mile after 8 laps are completed.

Hawk Park: Hawk Park is located just behind Gretna Middle School on Coffey Street. Hawk Park contains a running/ walking track, a playground, a picnic shelter, and restroom facilities. Hawk Park’s walking track equals a mile after a long 3.5 laps are completed.

Cavalier Park: Located at Chatham Middle School on US Highway 29 is Cavalier Park. Chatham Cavs enjoy the walking track, playground, and picnic shelter that are all implemented in Cavalier Park. On Cavalier Park’s walking track, 8 laps are equal to one mile.

Other Ways to Experience Nature in the Southside

Zagster Bike Share System No bike? No problem. Danville has teamed with Zagster to offer a bike share program to their city. There are five rental locations along the Riverwalk. Those locations are Dan Daniel Memorial Park, the Train Station, the Crossing at the Dan, Main Street Plaza, and Biscuitville restaurant. Rides under an hour are free. After an hour, there is a small fee if 3 dollars per hour. Rental is as simple as downloading the Zagster app.

For more information visit, http://bike.zagster.com/danville.

Mountain Biking The Angler’s Ridge Trail Association (formerly known as The Southern Virginia Mountain Bike Association) and Danville Parks and Recreation partnered to build one of the longest single-track mountain bike trails in the region.

Clocking in at over 30 miles, Angler’s Ridge is a series of stacked-loop trails that offer something to all riders - from novice to pro. Skill level is taken into consideration when building trails. For beginners, the Riverside Drive trail is perfect. For more advanced riders, there are trails such as, Witchback with an 891-foot elevation change.

Angler’s Ridge earned national recognition after being named the number one bike trail system in Virginia and one of the top 25 in the world by www.singletracks.com. The trails aren’t solely for biking, hikers and trail runners love the challenging terrain, set against a beautiful, natural backdrop of wooded hillsides and creeks just as well. The trail system is home to several annual races including the Green Legs, Hamstrings, and Patriot Challenge trail runs. The trails entwine with nature, giving riders and runners an exhilarating experience.

A good quality of life is an important factor in choosing where to establish roots. In a 2015 study, the University of Minnesota determined that everyday access to nature approves the quality of life in older adults. If you’ve ever been on one of the trails and witnessed children playing, it’s a safe bet to say access to nature approves the quality in everyone.

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Sponsored Content Dental Health

Summer Time Check Up for Students and Educators

by Donna Helton, D.D.S., PC Photo by Brooke Klauss

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Your child’s overall health can be affected if diseased and broken primary teeth are not treated early. Decay in primary teeth can also affect erupting permanent teeth.

By taking care of dental needs during this break, you help to ensure a smoother school year. You also decrease the amount of classroom time that has to be missed for dental appointments.

If a primary tooth is lost too soon, your child may need to wear a space maintainer until the permanent tooth comes in. Otherwise, the teeth on either side of the space may shift and make a more complicated orthodontic situation. This may require more lengthy and extensive care in the future. So summer is a great time to get these baby teeth examined, cleaned and cared for.

ummer time is all about being on the lake,

river or trails and spending time with family.

While these represent wonderful summer fun, there are some things that make the school year smoother if you take care of them during the summer break. The summer school break is the perfect time to take care of dental health for students, educators, school administrators and support staff.

Flexible Scheduling By getting dental health under control over summer break, you can avoid potential problems during the school year by completing a preventive dental appointment with our hygienist. You typically have more flexibility for scheduling appointments that are for the time of day that works best for you!

Mixed Dentition (some baby teeth/some permanent teeth) This age of development is critical to helping determine if spaces are being held properly by your child’s teeth. This is the age when cavities can be prevented by sealants or filled with minimally invasive techniques like laser or air abrasion.

By being proactive with your dental health, you avoid having you or your students missing school for dental appointments. If you schedule appointments four to six weeks before they return to school, it allows you and your dental team the opportunity to restore or fix any potential problems and avoid pain or discomfort.

Seeing your dentist regularly at this stage of life can minimize the amount of time spent in the dental office in later years.

This is also an important time in determining if braces may be needed. Do this while the students are on break.

Don’t Let the Insurance Company Keep Your Money Insurance plans have a benefit year. This is the time when the stated amount of the policy is in effect. If you do not use your dental benefit during that time period, the insurance company takes your money and you do not get the care you need.

The benefit period for Danville City Schools and Pittsylvania County Schools is October 1 – September 30. The benefit period for Caswell County Schools, Halifax County Schools and Henry County Schools is July 1 – June 30.

Call your dental office and ask them to help you maximize your dental benefit before it expires.

Baby Teeth – Why Keep Them?

Some parents question why they should fill their child’s baby teeth since they are going to fall out, anyway. Your child’s first set of teeth, the “baby” or primary teeth are very important.

Strong, healthy primary teeth help your child chew food easily, learn to speak clearly, smile and look attractive. The primary teeth also help give your child’s face its shape and form. They also help form a path for the permanent teeth to follow when they are ready to erupt (come in).

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Permanent Teeth – Love Them or Lose Them Each of us only gets one set of permanent teeth, so if you or your student, have all your permanent teeth, it is critical to help them stay healthy for a lifetime. Prevention is much more pleasant, less time consuming and less costly than waiting for pain to motivate you or your student to go to the dentist. Prevention can also ensure a healthy smile free of dental pain.

Some tips for making dental visits positive for students or adults • Make dental visits an enjoyable outing by perhaps scheduling additional outings on the same day such as school shopping or a visit to the park or pool!

• Ideally schedule your appointments for a time of day when the student is rested and well fed • If your child is anxious about going to the dentist for the first time, consider a “happy visit” to meet the dental team. At our office this visit is all about fun, having a ride in the chair, meeting the team and “playing” with some of our instruments like the water gun!

If you need a dental team that works hard to help you get the dental care that you need, please call the office of Dr. Donna Helton (434) 792-5416.

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Feature Middle Border Forward

The Community 500 Project

By Moustafa Nassar Photo provided bY Middle Border Forward

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hat makes the Middle Border region (Pittsylvania County, Caswell County, and the

City of Danville) an exciting place to live and do business? Is it the growing economy? Is it the people living here? Is it the endless opportunities to stay active and engaged with the community?

Well, it’s all of those things and then some. There is no denying that our region has been rapidly developing right before our eyes.

At Middle Border Forward (MBF), we believe everyone has a role to play in the development of their community.

This means the parents, the workers, the students, the natives & the “not from around heres” can all make a positive impact — if given the opportunity. MBF seeks to provide a safe and supportive space for you to share your ideas for change. And, with initiatives like Community 500, we give you the tools to make those ideas a reality.

This $500 sponsorship is a chance for YOU to be part of the change you want to see.

Since its launch in January of 2017, Community 500 has sponsored $8,000 for 16 citizen-led projects. Ideas like a student-led community garden, family portraits for residents of Danville’s public housing, and an ultimate frisbee league have all been made possible with people who want to make a change and need support.

“Middle Border Forward’s Community 500 sponsorship gave me exactly the support I needed to educate players and get a disc in their hands so they could play and share the sport with others,” says Maureen Belko, Community 500 recipient for her program, Danville Ultimate Disc for Everyone.

Community 500 sponsorships provide financial, as well as technical support, for your impact project. From the beginning when it is just an idea to its fruition, Middle Border Forward will help you along the way to make sure your project creates the impact it’s intended to.

Since this is not a grant, applicants need not be affiliated with a group or organization.

The Community 500 is a challenge from us to you. It is a challenge for citizens of the Middle Border region to consider how small, creative actions can make a significant change where we live and work. You don’t need thousands of dollars to create change. All you need is an idea, the passion to fuel it, and a little help from us.

Applications are available online at www.middleborder forward.org. More information is available at online or by calling 434.483.2894.

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Paws for a Cause

Paws for a Cause IAt this writing, we are just a few hours away from having received a dog that was apparently suffering from the effects of the heat. Upon arrival at the shelter (at 2:00 in the morning), his body registered a temperature of 107 degrees and staff members could not get the seizures to stop. Tragically, this will not be the only case of an animal’s death due to heat.

Virginia law requires that adequate shelter be provided to every companion animal. Adequate shelter is defined in 3.2-6500: “Adequate shelter” means provision of and access to shelter that is suitable for the species, age, condition, size, and type of each animal; provides adequate space for each animal; is safe and protects each animal from injury, rain, sleet, snow, hail, direct sunlight, the adverse effects of heat or cold, physical suffering, and impairment of health; is properly lighted; is properly cleaned; enables each animal to be clean and dry, except when detrimental to the species; and, for dogs and cats, provides a solid surface, resting platform, pad, floormat, or similar device that is large enough for the animal to lie on in a normal manner and can be maintained in a sanitary manner. Under this chapter, shelters whose wire, grid, or slat floors: (i)

Written by Paulette Dean Executive Director Danville Humane Society

permit the animals’ feet to pass through the openings; (ii) sag under the animals’ weight; or (iii) otherwise do not protect the animals’ feet or toes from injury are not adequate shelter.

In the sweltering Virginia summers, a doghouse will not provide any relief from the sun or heat; in fact, a doghouse merely becomes a sweat box.

There must be shade provided and a constant source of cold water in order for an outside dog to have hope of surviving the heat. Owners of cats are not exempt from the requirements of the law.

Animals must not be left in parked cars; the temperature inside the car will quickly soar to dangerous levels.

With diligence, animals can survive the heat; however, owners must be extra diligent. We believe that the best place for a companion animal is inside an air-conditioned home!

Meet Denny Denny is a four year-old bearded dragon and is very used to be being handled.

Danville Humane Society

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Feature Big Bear’s Wife

From the Kitchen of

Big Bear’s Wife No Churn Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Written by Angie Barrett of BigBearsWife.com Photo by Angie Barrett

Love Cookies and Cream ice cream? Now you can make it at home without an ice cream machine!

Prep Time: 10M; Total Time: 7H Yield: 1 loaf pan full of ice cream INGREDIENTS 2 cups heavy cream (1 pint) 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk 30 chocolate sandwich cookies, coarsely chopped (to fold in) 10 -15 chocolate sandwich cookies, chopped into quarters (for the top) INSTRUCTIONS • Add the heavy cream and vanilla to the bowl of a stand mixer. (Or pour into a large bowl and use an electric mixer).

• Whip heavy cream and vanilla together a few minutes until stiff peaks form.

• Add in the sweetened condensed milk and whisk until combined.

• Fold in the roughly chopped cookie chunks.

• Spoon mixture into a loaf pan.

• Top with the rest of the cookies.

• Freeze for several hours or overnight until frozen.

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**NOTE/TIP** - a glass loaf pan will work but a metal one will freeze the ice cream better.

word “summer” is from the Proto-Indo-European root *sam-, meaning summer. The • The root *sam is a variant of the Proto-Indo-European root *sem-, which means “together/one. the summer heat, the iron in France’s Eiffel Tower expands, making the tower grow • Inmore than 6 inches.

• The first women’s bathing suit was created in the 1800’s. It came with a pair of bloomers. the 18th century, the word July in English had the stress on the first syllable and • Until rhymed with duly or truly. month of July is named after Julius Caesar by a decision of the Roman Senate in 44BC • The as July was the month of his birth... Before that, it had been known as Quintilis (fifth) as it was the fifth month in the old calendar.

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Explore Martinsville

A Most Excellent River The Secrets of the Smith

Written by Brian Williams, Dan River Basin Association Photos Provided By Martinsville Tourism

There is a secret treasure hidden on the slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Southern Virginia, and it is less than a day’s drive from five major cities in Virginia and North Carolina. The beautiful Smith River has it all: paddling, fishing, hiking, and more. Come for the relaxation and adventures of the river and stay for the festivals, music, events, food and fun.

variety of recreation that is enjoyed by visitors throughout the year. Philpott Lake is a boating and fishing paradise with 100 miles of pristine shoreline, a full-service marina, camping, world class walleye and smallmouth bass fishing, and incredible vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Lake paddling is also offered at the nearby facilities of Fairy Stone State Park and Beaver Creek Reservoir.

Rising on the eastern face of the mountains near Lovers Leap and flowing through the valleys in Patrick, Henry, and Franklin counties; the beautiful Smith River is wild, scenic, and provides miles of recreation. The remote sections of the Smith above Philpott Lake are seldom travelled but can be paddled in a canoe or kayak while the lower river from Philpott Dam to the North Carolina line can be enjoyed by novice and experienced paddlers and fishermen. The river is held back by Philpott Dam at the northwestern corner of Henry County, creating 3,000 acres of lake enabling a

Slip back to a simpler time in a nearby getaway, wet a line, float lazily down the river, hike, bike, or explore history and nature. The Smith River Valley has it all. Spend the day on a beautiful lake, or let the river carry your canoe or kayak along. Although close to modern conveniences, you can be transported to century-old mill towns, historic railroads and river navigation structures, a prehistoric stone fish weir, and experience the timeless beauty of nature and wildlife here in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

In the scenic gorge below the dam, paddlers take advantage of the flow during hydropower generation and anglers benefit from the superb trout fishery supported by the 50-degree water. Many varied river trips are possible on the scenic miles that follow through small towns across the valley. From the base of Philpott Dam to the Henry County line, there are 11 public river access locations available for boating and angling or just wading and relaxing. During hydroelectric power generation, the dramatically increased flows and cold water create river conditions between Philpott Dam and the Bassett Access point that challenge intermediate and more experienced paddlers. The water release schedule can be obtained 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 276.629.2432. Below Martinsville Dam, the river travels another twenty miles through rural settings and historic regions on its way to Eden, North Carolina, where it is slowed once more by the historic Spray Dam before reaching its confluence with the Dan River. Any of these guided river adventures can be booked with our organization: Smith River Outfitters. Contact us at 276.618.1457 or email smithriveroutfitter@gmail.com.

Aside from fishing for wild brown trout on one of the premier streams in the country and paddling through beautiful scenery, you may be surprised to find that there’s much more to experience in the Smith River Valley. Come to the area for special events such as NASCAR racing at Martinsville Speedway, Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival,

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tournaments at Smith River Sports Complex and much, much more. Smith River Fest, coming soon in August, offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the great outdoors of Martinsville-Henry County. Continue reading to learn more about this exciting festival.

If you enjoy learning about history, the banks of the Smith River also offer a glimpse into our colorful local history.

Rural landscapes are reminders of the country’s agricultural beginnings. For two hundred years, the Smith River Valley was also home to thriving textile and furniture industries that made their homes along the river’s edge. As a part of revitalization and preservation efforts, the Smith River Small Towns Collaborative is making strides to rejuvenate the historic buildings and public use areas of these communities.

You can also explore our local area’s arts and culture scene with visits the Smithsonian-affiliated Virginia Museum of Natural History, Bassett Historical Center, Piedmont Arts, or one of our many other museums, local art galleries, and cultural venues along the Smith River Artisan Trail. So pack up your gear, load up your family and friends and come visit the Smith River Valley. There is something for everyone in Southern Virginia’s outdoor paradise.

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