Issue 35 Southern Trout Magazine

Featured Lodging THE VIRGINIAS CLOSE LOOK “Thirty- three years in the B&B business plus more than 40 years of experience on local trout streams add up to world-class hospitality and down-home fun,” says Roberts. “We have visitors from all over the world come to our little corner of the Shenandoah Valley, so you never know who you are going to meet and greet over a custom-made Blue Ribbon omelet or other culinary creation from our kitchen. We love helping guests plot their local travel itineraries for their time here. Scenic drives are always rewarding using the Lodge as a home base. Day trips can include the Shenandoah National Park, Staunton, Charlottesville, Appomattox and Bath County,” Hiking enthusiasts have more options than spots on a rainbow trout, including the Appalachian Trail, Crabtree Falls, Natural Bridge State Park trail system, two designated Wilderness Areas and the Chessie Rails to Trail that follows the very scenic Maury River near the town limits. Goshen Pass, about 15 minutes away, is one of Virginia’s beautiful natural areas where the fast-flowing and scenic Maury River cuts it way through the mountains. Kayakers and canoeists have lots of options. The mighty James River flows through Rockbridge County and has more consistent flows for these type users. Natural Bridge has some caverns for exploring.

“Lexington is one of the Shenandoah Valley’s most historic and charming towns,” conludes Roberts. “If small-town enjoyment is your thing, you will not be disappointed with a visit here. It is one friendly little place where people speak to you on the streets. I am proud I was born here and will do my best to see you get the most out of visiting my hometown.” www.SouthernTrout.com l Southern Trout l March 2018 l 119