Experience all The Natural Bridge has to offer, and canoe or kayak the James River, April 12 through June 13; then get all wet, tubing during the summer.

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; AND, canoe/kayak (fish, if you like) down the James River; stay one night in the historic Natural Bridge Hotel, and enjoy a country breakfast. All of this is included in the Natural Bridge Canoeing Package.

The package starts at $159 (plus tax) per night for 2 people and $239 for a family of 4, Sunday through Thursday; $207 (plus tax) per night for 2 people and $287 for a family of 4, Fridays, Saturdays; it's available on-line only. Additional guests in the same room, $50, and $40 for ages 6-12. On Saturdays and Sundays at 9am take a guided nature walk along the Cedar Creek Nature Trail.

Stay longer! While in the Shenandoah Valley & Blue Ridge Mountains visit historic Lexington, fun attractions, vineyards; golf, fish, hike, bike, explore the Blue Ridge Parkway.