www.floydfolks.org & http 1-540-808-2880 -floydlcfgroup@gmail – PO box 179 Floyd,Virginia 24091 Virginia Travel Center I-77 North 276-755-3931 www.virginia.org The Blue Ride Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway, Americas Favorite Drive, will be celebrating its 75th Birthday in 2010. Started in the 1930s as a Depression-era public works project, it took over fifty years to complete. This highway, noted for its beautiful scenic views, meanders through the Blue Ridge Mountains for 469.1 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to US 441 at Oconaluftee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Cherokee, North Carolina. For seventeen miles it winds its way through Floyd County, one of the most beautiful and photographed areas of the parkway. There is no fee for using the parkway and it is a favorite destination for many travelers for many reasons. Along the parkway can be found plenty of opportunities to stop, eat, stretch, visit restrooms and exhibits, hike, fish or view wildlife. Historic sites and buildings, each with its own unique history, are found all along the parkway giving the traveler opportunities to be transported back in time as they explore the cultural heritage of the area while enjoying the spectacular natural views. The parkway is an excellent destination for birdwatchers. The Appalachian Mountains are along the flyway for most eastern migratory birds. Photographers also will find an abundance of unique photographic opportunities. Hikers and horseback …

Slip into some place comfortable, come home to Ashley Park. Located just minutes from major thoroughfares, and the hustle and bustle of city life. Several one and two bedroom floor plans, offering exceptional closet space with your choice of fireplace, vaulted ceiling or built-in bookcase, help ensure a compatible fit with your individual life-style. Within the beautifully decorated clubhouse, a newly remodeled fitness center is available around the clock, as is a state-of-the-art tanning bed. Enjoy the lighted tennis courts and designer pool or grab a steaming cup of java from the latte’ bar and curl up with a recent release from the extensive video library. Just need a respite from the frenzied pace of your life? Take a stroll under a canopy of evergreens and pause beside one of the tranquil lakes. Let the sounds of the sparkling fountain rejuvenate your spirit. Ashley Park’s professional staff is committed to providing residents with outstanding customer service and personal attention. Their pet-friendly attitude, along with twenty-four hour emergency maintenance service, promises peace of mind. Ashley Park Apartments, the quality you demand, the convenience you desire and the comfort you deserve. We are Colonial Properties Trust. View our apartments for rent online at www.forrent.com

Been at the computer too long? Need a little break? Take this 1-minute vacation. Look, listen and imagine yourself at Virginia Lake, due west of King’s Canyon National Park. Then you can get back to work.

Visit: www.greatwolf.com. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park — Williamsburg, Virginia is conveniently located just 5 miles north of the city of Williamsburg and provides a full-service, first-class, Year-Round Family destination resort and water park. The 67000 sq. ft of water park includes 9 slides, 4 pools and 2 whirlpools and a simulated surfing wave. Great Wolf Lodge, Williamsburg, VA has 405 guest suites including 11 suite configurations. Adults and kids alike can enjoy the Northern Lights …

www.floydfolks.org 1-540-808-2880 – floydlcfgroup@gmail – PO box 179 Floyd,Virginia 24091 The Blue Ride Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway, Americas Favorite Drive, will be celebrating its 75th Birthday in 2010. Started in the 1930s as a Depression-era public works project, it took over fifty years to complete. This highway, noted for its beautiful scenic views, meanders through the Blue Ridge Mountains for 469.1 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to US 441 at Oconaluftee in the …