Experience fun outdoors at The Natural Bridge and on the James River, September 2 through October 31.

See the immense natural wonder- The Natural Bridge, walk the Cedar Creek Nature Trail to Lace Falls, chat with guides in the Monacan Indian Village, get up close with hundreds of butterflies in the indoor butterfly garden, take a guided Caverns tour, visit a wax museum; float down the James River in a canoe or kayak (fish, if you like); stay one night in the historic Natural Bridge Hotel, and enjoy a country breakfast. All of this is included in the Natural Bridge Canoe or Kayak Package.

The package starts at $157 (plus tax) per night for 2 people and $237 for a family of 4, Sunday through Thursday; $207 (plus tax) per night for 2 people and $287, family of 4, Fridays, Saturdays; it's available on-line only. Additional guests in the same room, $50, $40 for ages 6-12. On Saturdays and Sundays at 9am take a guided nature walk along the Cedar Creek Trail.

Stay longer in the Shenandoah Valley & Blue Ridge Mountains: visit Lexington, fun attractions, vineyards, breweries; golf, fish, hike, bike, explore the Blue Ridge Parkway.  The Natural Bridge is off I-81 exits 175 & 180, on US 11 & 130; off the Blue Ridge Parkway.