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Play Healthy Lynchburg

March 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Lynchburg VA MayorJoan Foster announced a new, year long initiative called

Live Healthy Lynchburg

The city created a website to help support this initiative, the site has lots of great information such as what to eat, where to go, and things to do outside.

Did you know that 30 minutes of exercise dramatically improves the health of an adult?

Or that children need 60 minutes of exercise per day to help be healthy?

Where to start? Take a look at the website, there is so much great information. Such as what are healthy proportions, where to buy fresh food, places to go for fun and exercise. Did you know that Lynchburg is rated as one of the best places to love for outdoor life. There are so many things to such as the blackwater creek trails for walking/bike riding, we have mountains, swimming… all sorts of activities.

Furthermore, Mayor Foster challenged the people of Lynchburg to lose 12 tons!

Register on the site and track their weight loss and distance traveled during exercise. This will help everyone know how much weight Lynchburg is losing!

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Blue Angles Coming to Lynchburg Air Show May 21 / 22

April 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

Its official! The Blue Angels will be performing at the Lynchburg VA Air Show on May 21st and 22nd.

Known for their Blue Jets that perform stunts in very close formation, Lynchburg is very proud to have them perform at the air show. The Blue Angels are not the only ones performing, but they are the highest profile performers. Also performing will be the Flying Circus, the Black Daggers, and their will be a vintage car and fashion show.

 

This will be a two day event in perfect  for the families of Lynchburg and Bedford VA.  Cost of admission is $15 for adults  and $5 for children 3-11 in advance, $20 at the door.

 

 

 

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Winter Sports in and around Bedford County VA

December 19, 2010 By 4 Comments

Kids learning to paly hockeyWinter is a great time to live and visit Bedford VA. Located Between Lynchburg and Roanoke we have a large choice of winter sports anyone can enjoy.

The parks are open year round for hiking, walking, and exploring. Its easy to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.

The Roanoke Civic Center offers public skating several times a week. it is also the home of several Valley Youth Hockey, The Roanoke Valley Adult Hockey Association, and the Roanoke Chapter of Rusty Blades. There is a league for all levels and age groups.
The Valley Youth Hockey offers Learn to play programs, leagues, and a travel team.
The Adult Hockey Association offers players 16 and up a high level of competitive non-check hockey.
The B League- Competitive level of play for mid level adult players.
The Rusty Blades is a non-profit club also designed to be a high level of non-contact play. The league is for “mature” skaters aged 45 or above with a focus on skills and fun.
The Roanoke Civic Center is also the home rink of the Virginia Tech Hokies Hockey Teams. Tickets are $5 per adult and free for children 12 and under.

LaHaye Ice Rink, Lynchburg VA. Home to Liberty University‘s hockey teams, the rink also is a great spot for hockey, ice skating, and figure skating.
The Lynchburg Youth Hockey Association provides a supportive environment for youth players of all levels.
The Lynchburg Leagues- Thee are A and B leagues based upon player skills. They offer a good level of non-contact play.
Rusty Blades- Lynchburg- Some of the same players from the Roanoke group and part of the same non-profit.
Liberty University Hockey Teams- Liberty uses two levels of teams to help develop the skills and talents of the students.
The Liberty Snowflex Center-This is an outdoor ski slope like no other in the United States! Instead of snow, the Snowflex uses a synthetic material simulating real snow.

Within a days drive
Wintergreen-Has long been the skiing / snow boarding location for many people in Central Virginia. Located in Nelson County, its just a short drive with plenty of quaint shops, wineries, and antique stores along the way.
The Homestead-Located in Hot Springs, a small community in Bath County, the Homestead offers a complete resort for those looking for a vacation.

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The Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5K

November 30, 2010 By 2 Comments

The Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5K December 4. 2010

Each December the Bedford VA YMCA has The Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k. This is a great 5K run around the Bedford Loop designed for “runners” of all levels.  The roads are blocked to handle the large amount runners. The serious runners are placed near the front of the pack. There is always a good mix of serious “runners” and other runners of all ages.

Event

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Details

Time: December 4, 2010, Sat., 8:30 am. sharp, Kids Races will follow immediately after, approx. 9:30 am

Place: Bedford Middle School, Longwood Ave. and Peaks Street Corner

Entry Fee:  $15/single & $20/single on race day until 8:15 a.m. Peaks Junior One Mile Race $10 – Kids Fun Run

To register visit The Bedford Y

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Smith Mountain Lake

September 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment

On the southern end of Bedford County is Smith Mountain Lake. Created to produce energy, this lake is Virginia’s most popular recreational and vacation lake. It has over 500 miles of shoreline and over 32 square acres of water surface. Sailboats, ski boats and skiers and kneeboarders, lazy pontoon boats, jet skis all cruise the lake with pleasure. Check out their website to book your vacation getaway.

http://smith-mountain-lake.com/

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Blue Ridge Parkway

September 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Celebrating 75 years this year of 2010, the Blue Ridge Parkway has served this area well. Traveling right through Bedford County across the Peaks of Otter, this is dubbed “America’s Favorite Drive” with 469 miles of beauty and scenery through North Carolina and Virginia. You can spend a lot of time on the Blue Ridge Parkway website fact checking, finding a great Bed and Breakfast or a good day trip.

www.blueridgeparkway.org

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Golf in Bedford, VA

September 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Bedford County is not shabby on its courses. Feel free to check out these locations.

Bedford Country Club
A private club with 9 hole course, tennis courts, Olympic size swimming pool, regular social functions and WiFi. Come visit!

http://www.golf.com/golf/courses_travel/coursefinder/course/0,28290,1350899,00.html

London Downs
Semi-private club with great reviews and lessons. Centrally located between Bedford and Lynchburg in New London in a quiet country setting.

http://www.londondownsgolf.com/

Ivy Hill
Beautiful and challenging, Ivy Hill is nestled in the midst of a wonderful Forest neighborhood, convenient to Lynchburg. Check out their site to see what their course is all about, get some lessons and book your tee time online. Their driving range is fun, too.

http://www.ivyhillgc.com/

Boonsboro Country Club
Pristine course and club facilities. Even the website is differentiated for its members! Private club.

http://www.boonsborocountryclub.com/

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Hiking in Bedford, VA

September 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment

A WordPress blog via Bedford County on the trails available in the county. If you know of some other cool trails, let us know! We love the fresh air of any hikes from the mountain to the lake.

www.bedfordtrails.wordpress.com/

Here is another great site from the Bedford Visitor’s Center. They compiled great Bedford hiking, biking and horse trails. What a great job! And, of course, in the city, most everyone enjoys a trip around The Loop, an easy 3 mile walk close to the center of town. Great historic homes are along the loop, as well as a couple of convenience stores if you forgot your water and the Bedford County Memorial Hospital but we hope you won’t need that during your walk.

http://www.visitbedford.com/attract_hiking.shtml

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Bedford, VA Recreation

September 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Bedford County Parks and Recreation
http://www.co.bedford.va.us/Res/Rec/index.asp

Wonderful Programs are in place in Bedford for the young and old alike. Activities at the beginner level for baseball, softball, young golfers, cheerleaders to organized rec and church softball leagues for young (and older!) adults to cool bus trips and BINGO for Seniors. Here you can find about our parks and outdoor activities, such as bike trails, hiking and disc golf. There are facilities in Bedford City at Liberty Lake Park on Burks Hill Road, on Thomas Jefferson Road in Forest, VA and the old Montvale, VA school is remodeled for use of it gym for public recreation.

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Peaks of Otter

June 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Bedford’s trademark is the Peaks of Otter, two mountains, Sharp Top and Flat Top that come together and spit Route 43 out from the Blue Ridge Parkway to lead you down to Bedford. These peaks let you know you’re in or close to Bedford for miles around. It helps us find home, tells us we’re east or west of our destination. Loved by lifelong Bedford residents and visitors alike. Nestled in the Peaks of Otter is the Peaks of Otter Lodge, right on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a hotspot particularly in the fall season as those in search of the beautiful mountain foliage travel through. In the spring, searches of Mountain Laurel bring folks out of their winter hibernation and bring the Peaks of Otter and the Blue Ridge Parkway alive.

www.peaksofotter.com

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