Scott County Tourism Blog
Memorial Day Weekend 2020
As stated, the Devil's Bathtub is a dynamic water force, prone to flash flooding during heavy rainfalls. Sunday, May 24, 2020, the Devil's Bathtub area experienced a significant amount of rainfall that resulted in a flash flood, stranding 20 hikers along the...
Punkin’ Man Hands over reins to pungo farms
For 30 years, Walter Manis provided pumpkins, gourds, fall décor and tons of fall fun for children of all ages from his Nickelsville, Virginia farm. This year, the Punkin Man decided to hang up his jack-o-lantern. But never fear, Walter made sure he was handing over...
Natural Tunnel Winter Programming
Wild about Wildlife Home School Program Natural Tunnel State Park has a variety of wildlife that can be seen and heard. During this four month long program, the importance of these animals will be covered. We will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month....
First Day Hike at Natural Tunnel State Park
Start the New Year off on the right foot by participating in a First Day Hike at Natural Tunnel State Park. For seven years now, state parks across the country ring in the New Year by offering hikes to get visitors outside and on the trails. First Day Hikes are a...
November and December Events
Trades from the Trail Holiday Market Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center. Nov. 9, 2019. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Get all of your holiday shopping done early. There will be a variety of vendors with 18th century themed items to purchase. All items for sale are...
Hogslop String Band Returns to Carter Fold Stage
HILTONS Saturday, November 9th, 2019, at 7:30 p.m., the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Virginia, will present a concert of old time music by the Hogslop String Band. Admission to the concert is $10 for adults, $2 for children 6 to 11, under age 6 free. Doors open at...
Natural Tunnel State Park November Events
November and December Programming at Natural Tunnel State Park November 9 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Trades from the Trail Holiday Market Get all of your holiday shopping done early. There will be a variety of vendors set up with 18th century themed items to purchase. All...
Spearhead Trails Announces Inaugural Big Moccasin Jeep Poker Run–$500 Cash Prize
Spearhead Trails Announces Inaugural Big Moccasin Jeep Poker Run $500 Cash Prize Spearhead Trails recently announced the inaugural Big Moccasin Poker Run with a $500 Grand Prize for the best hand, according to Brandon Napier, program manager, Spearhead Trails....
September Events at Natural Tunnel State Park
Saturday, September 21 8:30 a.m. - Cherokee Canoe Trip. Spend time floating 5.5 miles down the Clinch River. Pre-registration is required. For more information on age requirements and prices, contact the park office at 276-940-2674. Meet at the Stock Creek...
Twin Creeks String Band to Perform at Carter Fold
Saturday, September 21st, 2019, at 7:30 p.m., the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Virginia, will present a concert by the Twin Creeks String Band – an old time band formerly known as the Dry Hill Draggers. Admission to the concert is $10 for adults, $2 for children 6...