RICHMOND, Va. — June is Great Outdoors Month in Virginia, so how will you celebrate?
Outdoor activities are among the biggest reasons people come to visit Virginia.
“Our research shows that 17 percent of Virginia’s visitors come for outdoor recreation, which ranks second after visiting friends and family,” Virginia Tourism Corporation President and CEO Rita McClenny said.
Natural tourist attractions like the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Skyline Drive, and Shenandoah National Park make Virginia a popular destination for people who want to have fun outdoors.
This year Virginia Tourism Corporation announced the top 25 trip ideas for Outdoors Month.
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Go on a hike to a Virginia waterfall.
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Try your hand at glamping—“glamour camping”.
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Experience mountain biking for the first time.
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Take a dip in one of Virginia’s best swimming holes.
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Have a friendly encounter with some of Virginia’s wildlife.
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Cast a line on a fishing trip.
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Soak up a little sun at one of Virginia’s beautiful beaches.
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Hike a circuit trail around the state.
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Discover a Virginia outdoor hidden gem.
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Tackle a zipline or roping course.
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Stay in the city for some urban outdoor fun.
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Feel the love in the Appalachian Trail communities in Virginia.
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Kayak through a Virginia waterway.
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Bike on one of the historic converted railway trails.
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Try out a road bike trail like the Virginia Capital Trail or the New River Trail.
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Pitch the tent and camp out in nature.
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Have a blast on Virginia’s rivers with a tubing adventure.
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Test your fear of heights with a day of rock climbing.
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Take a tour of Virginia’s state parks to find pools, wildlife, and more.
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Set sail (or rev your engines) to head out on the open lake waters.
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Appreciate Virginia’s breathtaking views with a scenic hike.
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Attend an outdoors summer festival, whether music, adventure, or arts.
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Reach your 10,000 steps goal at a historic outdoor destination.
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See our national bird at one of the Virginia bald eagle hotspots.
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Bring the kids along for an interactive farm tour.
National Get Outdoors Day, a celebration to encourage healthy and active outdoor fun, is June 11.
