Friends of Grayson Highlands State Park

Friday, Sep 03, 2010

> 8/257/10 - new meeting minutes posted

Did you know?

Two horses and riders

Grayson Highlands State Park is a favorite destination for exiciting trail rides. There is a horse camp area with covered and open stalls for the four-legged friends, and camping sites for their owners.

Blueberries grow wild all over the park property! Come visit us this summer and pick wild Blueberries!

Random image from the photo gallery

Near Mount Rogers and Whitetop Mountain, Virginia’s two highest mountains, you’ll enjoy scenic views of alpine-like peaks of more than 5,000 feet. Facilities include a visitor center, campgrounds and hiking trails leading to waterfalls and overlooks.

Scenic horse trails and a horse camping area with stables and parking for trailers are also available. The park provides access to the Appalachian Trail and the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail.

Special events include the Wayne C. Henderson Music Festival and Guitar Competition the third Saturday in June and Grayson Highlands Fall Festival the last full weekend in September.

From Interstate 81, take exit 45 in Marion, then Route 16 to Volney and west on U.S. 58.

Coke Promotion for America's State and National Parks

Coke has launched a new promotion and you can vote for your favorite state park. The park getting the most votes will be called "America's Favorite Park" and receive $100,000. This is a competition that includes state and national parks so the voting is expected to be fierce. This promotion runs through August 31, 2010. Until then, you can vote as often as you want. To vote for your favorite park, go here.

Friend's Mission Statement

The mission of Friends of Grayson Highlands State Park, Incorporated is to identify and promote activities to preserve, conserve, and enhance the natural, historical, cultural, scenic, educational and recreational resources of the Park

Interesting Internet resources:

  Blog for Virginia Parks
  Facebook for Virginia Parks
  High Road Trail Guide to the Virginia Mountains
  Wayne C Henderson Music Festival and guitar competition
  The Crooked Road - Virginia's Heritage Music Trail