Dan River State Crossings

07/06/2020

Nothing like an evening at the drive-in. Love this aerial video of the Eden Drive-In.

18/03/2020

As we limit our social interactions, the Dan River region still has opportunities to pursue outdoor adventures individually or in small groups—a safe but effective cure for cabin fever.

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The Dan River region has opportunities to pursue outdoor adventures individually or in small groups—a safe but effective cure for cabin fever.

10/03/2020

Braided with rivers and streams that run through mountains and foothills, the Dan River region’s varied geography makes for great birding and wildlife watching. Here are some great places to check out the spring migration.

https://www.st8crossings.com/birding-hotspots-of-the-dan-river-region/

The Dan River Basin's varied geography and wide range of habitat makes for a diverse range of bird and wildlife viewing opportunities.

04/03/2020

Learn about outdoor recreation in Eden, meet others who care about the region, and take a relaxing 2-mile creekside hike. You can do all three at the Dan River Basin Association’s annual meeting on Saturday at Eden City Hall.

https://www.st8crossings.com/edens-outdoor-recreation-a-creek-hike-at-drbas-annual-meeting/

Learn about Eden's outdoor rec, rub shoulders with others who care about the Dan River region, and take a relaxing creek hike at the DRBA's meeting.

28/02/2020

Waterways define the Dan River State Crossings, naturally, but we also love country roads. Here are three of our favorites, running through welcoming towns, gorgeous countryside views and fun places to explore.

https://www.st8crossings.com/three-awesome-country-roads-cutting-through-the-dan-river-region/

An exploration of three country roads that slice through welcoming towns and beautiful countryside views in the Dan River region.

20/02/2020

The Dan River region is home to some absolutely gorgeous waterfalls. What’s your favorite?

https://www.st8crossings.com/wonderful-waterfalls-of-the-dan-river-region/

Amid a fast-paced world, a waterfall can freeze us in time, causing us to pause and appreciate the simple beauty of water falling onto rocks.

11/02/2020

With Valentine’s Day this week, we’re recommending 16 great places in the Dan River region to say, “I love you.” What’s your favorite place to tell someone you love them?

https://www.st8crossings.com/the-dan-river-regions-best-places-to-say-i-love-you/

The Dan River region is full of great places to say, “I love you.” From the mountains to the bottomlands, here are 16 of our favorites.

11/02/2020

There’s nothing to cap off a day of outdoor adventure like a romantic restaurant. Here are 10 of our Dan River region favorites, combining atmosphere and cuisine.

https://www.st8crossings.com/10-restaurants-for-enjoying-a-romantic-meal-in-the-dan-river-region/

After a day of outdoor adventure, enjoy one of these 10 romantic restaurants that offer a great combination of atmosphere and cuisine.

02/02/2020

The Great Wagon Road funneled tens of thousands of settlers through the Dan River region from the 1750s through the 1800s. Following it today can be tricky, but we gave it a shot, tracing it from Ferrum, Virginia, through Germanton, North Carolina.

https://www.st8crossings.com/follow-the-great-wagon-road-through-the-state-crossings/

The Great Wagon Road became a major route for American immigrants in the 1700 and 1800s. We tried to follow it through the Dan River State Crossings.

23/01/2020

Kids sure do love cars, trucks, and things that go. And by “kids,” we mean everyone from toddlers who love to see fire trucks to senior citizens who fiddle with antique tractors. Here are five of our favorite places to embrace your inner gearhead.

https://www.st8crossings.com/5-dan-river-destinations-for-people-who-love-cars-trains-and-things-that-go/

The Dan River region has plenty of opportunities to embrace your inner gearhead. Check out five of our favorites destinations.

16/01/2020

The Dan River State Crossings are loaded with places to play outside, even during winter. We’ve collected seven of our favorite adventures. What’s your favorite place to play in the winter months?

https://www.st8crossings.com/7-outdoor-winter-adventures-in-the-dan-river-state-crossings/

You can find plenty of ways to play outside in the Dan River Basin, even during the winter months. Here are 7 of our favorite winter adventures.

07/01/2020

Fishing’s not just for lazy summer days. The chilly months of the year offer a great chance to catch bass, trout and more, without the crowds that can come with warmer weather.

https://www.st8crossings.com/the-joys-of-winter-fishing-in-the-dan-river-state-crossings/

You can find fishable streams, rivers, and lakes all throughout the Dan River region. And the action on the water never stops, even during the winter.

27/12/2019

From midnight champagne toasts to New Year’s Day hikes and polar plunges, you can find plenty of ways to celebrate the arrival of 2020 in the Dan River region.

https://www.st8crossings.com/10-ways-to-ring-in-the-new-year-in-the-dan-river-state-crossings/

From a traditional midnight champagne toast to a chilly plunge into a lake, celebrate the new year in style in the Dan River region.

17/12/2019

Let’s be honest—the most delicious part of the winter season is the yummy pies, cakes, cookies and other sweet treats from bakeries and kitchens across the Dan River region. Here are some of our favorites, organized by locality. Who did we leave out?

https://www.st8crossings.com/find-sweet-treats-in-the-dan-river-region-this-holiday-season/

Enjoy scrumptious sweet treats at bakeries, cafes and sweet shops of the Dan River Region. These are some of our favorites, worth driving for!

04/12/2019

The communities along the Dan River are a wonderful place to celebrate the holidays. We’ve collected a list of the parades, tree lightings, and more over the next few weeks. What’s your favorite way to celebrate the holiday season?

https://www.st8crossings.com/celebrate-the-holidays-in-the-dan-river-region/

The communities of the Dan River are a great place to celebrate the holidays through parades, tree lightings and great shopping.

27/11/2019

Thanksgiving marks a time for food, gratitude and family. And if you live in or are visiting southern Virginia or Piedmont North Carolina, it also makes a great opportunity to check out what Dan River region has to offer. Whether you’re visiting from out of town, hosting family or just rolling solo, here are a couple of dozen ways to explore the State Crossings.

https://www.st8crossings.com/25-different-ways-to-explore-the-dan-river-region/

Whether you're visiting from out of town, hosting family or just rolling solo, here are a couple of dozen ways to explore the Dan River State Crossings.

20/11/2019

There’s so much to do in Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia, you can build separate weekend trips around auto racing, family fun and inspiring Instagram locations. We mashed up all three to create the ultimate weekend trip.

https://www.st8crossings.com/best-weekend-ever-in-martinsville-and-henry-county/

Enoy a weekend in Martinsville-Henry County that's jam-packed with auto racing, family fun and inspiring Instagram locations.

14/11/2019

If you’re a visitor, add a few of these to your itinerary for a more memorable trip. If you’re a local, you might know about these already — but if you didn’t, you do now.

https://www.st8crossings.com/explore-the-weird-roadside-of-the-state-crossings-region/

With suggestions from “Weird Virginia” and Roadside America, find a different kind of destination in the Dan River region.

07/11/2019

Music echoes through the mountains and foothills of the Dan River State Crossings. Here are some of our favorite places to find bluegrass and gospel music in the region.

https://www.st8crossings.com/find-your-rhythm-in-the-state-crossings-regions-rich-music-heritage/

Music echoes through the mountains and foothills of the Dan River State Crossings. These are some of our favorite places to enjoy the tradition.

04/11/2019

Now, this looks like a fun hike and educational time. Go to Fairy Stone State Park and enjoy nature and learn a little about our moonshine heritage.

Moonshine was not just a drink, but a life style. Meet a ranger on Nov. 8, 2019 at 12 p.m. as we take a short hike to the Fayerdale Tragedy site and hear the wild and crazy stories of bootlegging during prohibition. This program is free and open to all ages. There will be no alcohol served at this program.
For more information, please call 276-930-2424 or visit https://vasp.fun/32VI8LY

30/10/2019

The cooler fall weather means a new fishing season is upon us. Whether angling for brook trout in the Blue Ridge or striped bass in Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake), the Dan River offers a little bit of everything.

https://www.st8crossings.com/fishing-the-dan-river-from-brookies-to-striped-bass/

Whether fishing for brook trout in the Blue Ridge or striped bass in Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake), the Dan River offers a little bit of everything.

23/10/2019

We love Martinsville Speedway for its short length, tight turns, great views—and the consistently epic racing it produces. Here are some of our favorite moments from over the years. What’s your favorite Martinsville Speedway memory?

https://www.st8crossings.com/enjoy-the-epic-at-martinsville-speedway/

Martinsville Speedway's short length—just over a half-mile—and short, tight, nearly flat turns consistently produces wildly entertaining racing.

02/10/2019

October is here, and with the spooky season leading up to Halloween. This week, we’re sharing local ghost stories and places to get frightened in the Dan River Region.

https://www.st8crossings.com/spooky-spectacles-of-the-dan-river-region/

If you thrill to a good scare, or if you’re just fascinated by ghosts and haunted places, come explore what the Dan River region has to offer.

26/09/2019

Virginia’s longest road offers a great way to explore the beautiful Dan River State Crossings region along the Virginia/North Carolina line. Here are some of our favorite spots along U.S. 58.

https://www.st8crossings.com/life-is-great-on-u-s-58/

The Dan River section of U.S. 58, Virginia's longest road, contains enough adventure and attractions for its own trip. We’ve collected a few highlights.

19/09/2019

Make some plans to enjoy Riverfest tomorrow in Eden. It’s good times for the whole family!

19/09/2019

Are you ready for fall foliage? We love that time of year when the landscape pops with explosive red, yellow, and orange. Here are some cool ways to experience the change of season in the Dan River region.

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Each fall the Dan River's landscape pops with explosive red, yellow, and orange. Check out our times for finding the region's best fall foliage.

19/09/2019

There are so many things to do at Fairy Stone State Park, but here are 5 of them to consider.

Fairy Stone State Park is the perfect place to make memories this fall, here is our list of the top five things to make it happen.

17/09/2019

What a beautiful shot of VisitMartinsville!

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15/09/2019

Here in the Dan River Region, we know how to celebrate fall. Find yourself in the area and we’ll find you a fall festival. Here are just a few.

https://www.st8crossings.com/10-fun-fall-festivals-in-the-dan-river-region/

Crackling colors, temperatures that find the right balance between chilly nights and mild days, and perfect-length days come together to make autumn many people’s favorite time of the year. Here in the Dan River Basin, we know how to celebrate fall. Find yourself in the region and we’ll find you...

04/09/2019

This guided float down a 6.5-mile stretch of the Dan River begins in Milton, NC, passes through wild areas, by VIRginia International Raceway, and past a number of historical sites before concluding at US 58 in Halifax County.

https://www.st8crossings.com/a-one-of-a-kind-look-at-the-lower-dan-river/

The section of the Dan consists of flat but moving water, which makes it an ideal float for beginners. Advanced paddlers will ffind plenty to like as well.