scenic spring mountains in Bath by Christie and Co Photography

Five Reasons to Visit Bath County in May

04/18/2022 Posted in: Events, Family Fun, Food, Outdoors, People, Scenic, Scenic Drives

To mark the approach of the fifth month of the year, here are five reasons why you should visit Bath County during the month of May: The Best Weather. May is the third month of spring. In some parts of the south, it may already feel like summer. Because of our location in the mountains … Continue reading Five Reasons to Visit Bath County in May

The Jackson River Scenic Trail

Jackson River Scenic Trail Expanding into Southern Bath County

03/21/2022 Posted in: Family Fun, Outdoors, Scenic

One of Virginia’s newest Rail Trail projects is coming to Bath County. Most of the Jackson River Scenic Trail is in neighboring Alleghany County. It’s currently a 14.4-mile crushed gravel trail. Recently, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new trailhead near Lake Moomaw. When completed, the new Cedar Creek access point will add approximately … Continue reading Jackson River Scenic Trail Expanding into Southern Bath County

Top Adventure Town – Hot Springs, Virginia

07/16/2020 Posted in: Family Fun, Lodging, Outdoors, People

The readers of Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine are a discerning group. In 2019, the popular mid-Atlantic region magazine added a Tiny Town category to their annual Top Adventure Towns competition. Hot Springs, Virginia, ran away with the title. Why did Hot Springs win this prestigious honor? First, it’s helpful to understand that the distinction really … Continue reading Top Adventure Town – Hot Springs, Virginia