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Biking |
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| Charlotte County's Ride the Heartland is an annual on-road bicycle event offering riders an extensive view of our rural communities in the fall. Riders can choose between 10 and 100 miles and can ride for a day or the weekend. For more information visit www.bikeheartland.org. | ||
Birding & Wildlife |
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| Charlotte County is home to
abundant wildlife and offers many opportunities to view animals
in their natural habitats. The county is traversed by two
driving trails in the
Virginia Wildlife & Birding Trail system,
the
Roanoke-Meherrin Summit Loop and the
Staunton River Loop. In addition,
Staunton River
Battlefield State Park and Clarkton Bridge both offer short
walking/biking trails that are excellent for birders and
wildlife enthusiasts. |
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| Fishing & Water Sports | ||
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Buggs Island
Lake (John
H. Kerr Reservoir), a sprawling 50,000-acre reservoir with
800 miles of shoreline, located in the southern tip of Charlotte
County, is a "must" for visitors and residents of the county.
The lake is especially known for its striped bass, a migratory
species landlocked in this huge body of water. Other fish
species include largemouth bass, white bass, perch, walleye,
chain pickerel, crappie, sunfish, and catfish. Clarkton Bridge, an old camelback hump bridge now closed to traffic, is part of the Virginia Wildlife Trail, and is accessible to walkers, wheelchairs, and bicyclists who come to view the river. A boat ramp offers easy access to the Staunton River. |
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Year in & year out, Charlotte County provides
hunters with the best opportunities for whitetail deer, wild
turkey, and small game hunting. For
information regarding hunting regulations & licensing please
visit the
Virginia Department of Game & Inland
Fisheries website.
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| Youth Recreation | ||
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| Numerous recreational activities are available for children & youth in Charlotte County. Organized baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, football, and cheerleading leagues keep children active year round. Tower Park, an outdoor playground located on Main Street in the town of Keysville, is the perfect place to play with friends. The local extension office offers a variety of youth activities through the 4-H program. Other activities including scouting are also available through the public school system & local civic and religious organizations. | ||
| Additional Resources & Attractions Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council Regional Events Calendar - Virginia's Retreat Charlotte County Events Calendar Charlotte County Historic Attractions |
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