The Clinch River Valley, home to one of the most bio-diverse river systems in North America, is also the setting for a wide range of authentic local dining experiences! In southwestern Virginia, the Clinch River and its tributaries flow from Tazewell, VA to the TN state line, and there are nearly 60 locally owned eateries along or nearby its banks. The dining choices range from iconic hamburger stands to uniquely Appalachian regional dining experiences! Rather than list the

111 miles of camera candy; charming, historic towns along the most bio-diverse river on the continent, The Clinch. The Clinch River is the crown of the Heart of Appalachia flowing southwestward from its origin near the town of Tazewell, the Clinch travels some 135 miles, reaching portions of Tazewell, Russell, Wise, and Scott counties on its way to the Tennessee state line. Named after an otherwise forgotten explorer, the Clinch played a major role in the exploration and sett

Climb to an elevation of 4,223 ft. atop High Knob before descending 2,800 ft. into the scenic valleys below for 100 miles of smiles. Sure to elevate your heart rate, this route covers some of the most scenic, curvy elevation changing roads in Wise and Lee Counties with arteries taking you through our bordering neighbors of Kentucky’s Letcher and Harlan Counties. It’s also where our Appalachian Backroads project got its start back in 2012 when a small group of Appalachian back

Travel the crest of the Appalachian mountains for 112 miles, including the Great 80 Curves of Challenge which is part of the larger Gargoyle Route. You can start the Ridge Runner from any point but you won’t want to miss such classic small towns like Honaker – the Redbud Capital of the World, Haysi, Richlands, and Cedar Bluff where the old grist mill is the perfect photography subject. Save some room on your memory card to capture the views atop the Cedar Bluff Overlook whic

137 miles through the Heart of Appalachia to the Grand Canyon of the South, Breaks Interstate Park. The Heart Breaker takes you right through the Heart of Appalachia to Breaks Interstate Park which boasts the “Grand Canyon of the South.” You may want to go straight to the office book your room because taking in the Breaks can take a quite a while. This “must see scenery” gives you a birds-eye view of the immense, spectacular gorge that stretches 5 miles long and plunges over

There was a time back roads riding was the only way to get from place to place. Folks smiled and waved at the occupants of each car or bike they passed... they were courteous, friendly folk enjoying the drive. Then Interstates came along. Unfortunately, the super highways, expressways and freeways by-passed many of the quaint townships ribboned together by beautiful, lush landscapes and scenic ribbons of two lane roads. In favor of speeding up and getting from point A to B as

Following the pioneer's path along the Wilderness Road on this 80 mile loop through Virginia's westernmost county. Named for a character millions of years in the making, Stone Face Chase journeys through the heart of the westernmost tip of Virginia in Lee County. Stone Face is a natural rock formation, the product of erosion from wind and water flowing down the ridges of the mountain to Stone Creek and into the Powell River. Folklore tells us the Great Stone Face marked the

Explore Tazewell County's Mountains of Adventure with thousands of feet in elevation changes from the crests to valleys below...