Bland County : Tourism, Attractions, Events

Bland County was created in 1861 and named after Richard Bland on March 30th, 1861. Bland County is within the Appalachian region and contains many river valleys containing the head waters of North Fork and Holston River and the Jefferson National Forest which covers a vast majority of the county with the Appalachian Trail going through its' ridges and valleys.

Tourism in bland county is becoming popular for its' many rivers, lakes and streams for fishing, camping and hiking. With I77 running through the county provides easy access to the county.

Bland County is surrounded by Mercer County in West Virginia, Giles County, Pulaski County, Wythe County, Smyth County and Tazewell County.

Bland County has two communites of Bland, which is the county seat and Rocky Gap, Virginia which is where three waters meet: Clear Fork, Wolf Creek, and Laurel Fork which is known by many anglers as a great spot for large trout.

Bland County Attractions & Entertainment

Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a path that starts in Katahdin, Maine and travels to Springer Mountain, Georgia for a total distance of 2,160.		 799 Washington Street
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6331
WebSite

Big Walker Lookout 
The Big Walker Lookout tower is located  in Bland County, VA. The tower reaches a height of 100 feet and gives a great 360º view of the surrounding and on a great clear day you may even see into five different states.

 8711 Stony Fork Road
            Wytheville, VA 24382
            (276) 663-4016
            WebSite
Wolf Creek Indian Village & Museum
This Wolf Creek Indian Village & Museum give a great insite to what life was like 500 years ago when the indian was settled in what is now Bland County, VA.  The museum has serveral artifacts to view from the Eastern Wooland Indians that once lived in the area.		 6394 N. Scenic HWY
Bastian, VA 24314
            (276) 688-3438
            WebSite

Wolf Creek Golf Course  
The Wolf Creek Golf Course offers a 18 hole golf course that borders the scenic Jefferson National Forest. Located within 5 miles of I77.

 6828 Grapefield Raod
            Bastain,VA 24314
            (276) 688-4610
WebSite

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