Pigg River Ramble - 9th Annual
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Locality: Franklin County Waid Recreation Area 701 Waid Park Road Rocky Mount, VA 24151 Located in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Franklin County, Virginia will be hosting its annual Pigg River Ramble Weekend. The Ramble weekend begins Friday night, with floaters traveling two miles down the Blackwater River, with only flashlights and paddles in hand. Saturday is packed with more fun and excitement, as canoeists and kayakers race 7.5 miles down the adventurous Pigg River. How many floaters will make it over Pigg River's infamous "Ledge"? Sunday, the final day of the Ramble Weekend, has breakfast on the Blackwater. Breakfast will be prepared and served by the river, with a subtle, last day fun float. Date: Open Daily Friday, May 14, 2010 - Sunday, May 16, 2010 Admission Fee: $ Children Welcome Pets Welcome Telephone: Phone: Phone: Email: angelyoung@franklincountyva.org Website: www.franklincountyva.org/parks/ |
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