Adventure Ready

Summer in Lexington

Tumbling rivers. Majestic rocks. Mountain breezes. And crackling campfires. Adventure is elemental in Rockbridge County, a rugged playground in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains beloved by kayakers, cyclists, hikers and a few secretive fly fishermen.

Hiking & Camping

Scramble across Devil’s Marbleyard. Stagger up House Mountain. Or mingle with thru-hikers on the white-blazed Appalachian Trail as it unfurls along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Rockbridge Rides

Exploring by bicycle, motorcycle and horseback is an immersive adventure in Rockbridge County.

Fishing & Hunting

Home to creeks, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, plus a variety of cold and warm water fish, Rockbridge County wins Best All Around for fishing in Virginia.

Water Sports

Choose your own river adventure on the Maury or the James – kayaking through whitewater, canoeing past wildlife, or snoozing in your inner tube. At swimming holes and lakes? Cannonball!