by Pam Cox | Mar 4, 2019 | Blog
Our Mission To promote and provide equine activities in Scott County and the surrounding region for our youth and fellow horsemen, while encouraging sportsmanship, family values and lasting friendships with our community and members through dedication and public...
by Pam Cox | Mar 4, 2019 | History
Continue the journey along the Wilderness Road by visiting the new Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretative Center, located in Duffield, Virginia. The new center overlooks Kane Gap–a visible representation that shows the path settlers once toon on...
by Pam Cox | Mar 1, 2019 | History
The Anderson Blockhouse was built in the late 1700s to protect European settlers from Indian attacks. The original location of the blockhouse can be visited along the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail while a replica can be seen at Natural Tunnel State Park. John...
by Pam Cox | Mar 1, 2019 | Blog
Dave Powers “loves bringing old stuff back to life.” For this reason, he has spent the last few years restoring the Powers’ family original Mill and also replicating a small railroad track, complete with a steam-powered engine. He is the fourth generation Powers to...
by Pam Cox | Mar 1, 2019 | Biking, Cabins, Camping, Campsites, Caving, Hiking, State Parks
For stunning views, trails, camping, and outdoor family fun, visit Natural Tunnel State Park in Scott County, Virginia! Overlook the 10-story gorge and ride a chair lift to the bottom, where you can stand at the mouth of the 850-foot, naturally carved tunnel while...
by Pam Cox | Mar 1, 2019 | History
Fannon’s Train museum is located at the intersection of Highway US 23, 421, and 58, in Duffield, Virginia. Free admission. Call in advance 276-431-2428. Kenny Fannon, and his grandson, Ruston Fannon, are preserving the history of the railroad in...
by Pam Cox | Mar 1, 2019 | History
The historic Bush Mill takes you back to a time when people lived simpler lives, when millwrights and craftsmen used Scott County’s abundant natural resources — limestone, wood, water and hilly terrain — to build overshot, water-powered grist mills with wooden gears,...
