The Smith River: Henry County's Hidden Gem

Do you want to fish for wild brown trout on one of the premier streams in the country? Are you coming for a soccer tournament or a NASCAR race at Martinsville Speedway? You may be surprised to find that theres much, much more to experience in the Smith River Valley. Slip back to a simpler time. Wet a line; float lazily down the river; hike, bike or explore history and nature. The Smith River Valley offers this and more. The Smith River Valley has it all. Spend the day on a beautiful lake, or let the river carry your canoe or kayak along. Although close to modern conveniences, you can be transported to century-old mill towns, historic railroads and river navigation structures, prehistoric stone fish weirs, and experience the timeless beauty of the birds, trees, and wildflowers here in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Want some comfort food? Local restaurants serve up specials, from Southern home-cooked meals to international cuisine.

Want to savor the past? Rural landscapes are reminders of the countrys agricultural beginnings. For two hundred years, the Smith valley was home to thriving textile and furniture industries, whose remnants await new uses along the rivers edge.

If its culture, natural history or the arts that appeal to you, then visit the Virginia Museum of Natural History, the Bassett Historical Center, the Piedmont Arts Center, or local art galleries and festivals. Pack your camera, rent or bring your own boats or bicycles, dont forget the fishing
and camping gear. Load up your family and friends, and come to the Smith River Valley, there is something for everyone in Southern Virginias outdoor paradise!

An excerpt from "An Insider's Guide to the Smith River" by Brian Williams, available for purchase now at http://www.danriver.org.

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• Smith River
• Henry County
• Virginia
• Paddling
• Fishing
• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Camping
• Bicycling
• Hiking
• Trails
• Trout
• Southern Virginia

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[sonofa76]

i grew up on the smith river banks in eden north carolina

[mdg171]

Great job Max!