Clifton Forge Parks & Trails

10/28/2026

🎉 THE 2026 TOP ADVENTURE TOWNS WINNERS ARE HERE! 🎉

From mountain escapes to charming small towns, the Blue Ridge is full of incredible places to explore. We’re excited to announce the winners and runners-up of our 2026 Adventure Towns Contest!

Large Towns
🥇 Winner: Roanoke, VA - Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
🥈 Runners-up: Asheville, NC, and Chattanooga, TN

Medium Towns
🥇 Winner: Front Royal, VA - Discover Front Royal
🥈 Runners-up: Boone, NC, and Charlottesville, VA

Small Towns
🥇 Winner: Lake Junaluska, NC - Lake Junaluska
🥈 Runners-up: Brevard, NC, and Clifton Forge, VA

Tiny Towns
🥇 Winner: Harpers Ferry, WV - Visit Jefferson County WV
🥈 Runners-up: Hot Springs, NC, and Damascus, VA

👏 Congratulations to all of this year’s winners, runners-up, and nominees! Each town offers its own unique way to experience the outdoors and discover what makes the Blue Ridge such a special place to explore.

📖 Look for the full Adventure Towns feature in our upcoming November/December issue and below!:
https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/exclude/2026-top-adventure-towns/

10/28/2026

You win some, you lose some, but to be a runner-up is also exciting! Clifton Forge is still a great small town to visit for adventure!

Readers pick the best Blue Ridge towns to live and play   By Eric J. Wallace    The Blue

10/27/2026

10/23/2026

We’ve got something for the whole family this November at the Historic Masonic Theatre! 🎭🎄

From Curious George and Frosty to photos with Santa and The Polar Express, we’ve got a fun lineup of FREE events coming your way!

Mark your calendars and join us for a little holiday fun in downtown Clifton Forge! ❤️

📍 Historic Masonic Theatre | 510 Main Street, Clifton Forge

Visit historicmasonictheatre.com for more information!

10/20/2026

Parks and Trails will meet this evening at 6:30pm at Town Hall.
See you then!

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

Take a hike! And enjoy the fall foliage!

Plan a trip, find a hike, and scout fall color in Virginia with our interactive fall foliage map! Daily updates begin on September 1st.

10/14/2026

🎃 Our annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat tradition continues!

Join us downtown on October 31st from 1–3 PM for an afternoon of Halloween fun! 👻🍬

Put on your costume, get into the Halloween spirit, and bring the kids downtown to collect treats, explore our local shops, and enjoy some time together in the heart of Clifton Forge!

Look for the Halloween flyer in store windows to find participating businesses. 🕸️

We love bringing this annual event back for our community and can’t wait to see Main Street filled with costumes, smiles, and Halloween excitement! 🍂

10/10/2026

Come on out to Green Pastures Recreation Area this weekend for one of our ranger-led programs! 💚 They're designed for visitors of all ages.

Sunday, Oct. 11
🐸 2 p.m. Leap into Frogs: Explore the fascinating world of frogs as we uncover what makes each species unique, learn their calls and take a short walk to try spotting these remarkable amphibians in action.
🦎 3:30 p.m. Salamander Meander: Slip on your closed-toe shoes and get ready to explore the creek as we search for secretive salamanders hiding beneath rocks and logs.

Save the date for these upcoming programs at Green Pastures:
🔥 Oct. 18: Campfire Cookery and Owl Prowl
🌳 Oct. 25: Animal Architects and Basic Tree ID Walk

Learn more: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/events?park=2021-09-21-07-42-39-840601-wpg&start=10/04/2026&end=10/25/2026&template=all&type=all

10/08/2026

It's Children's Environmental Health Day!
Today, we're celebrating the progress we've made-and recommitting to a future where every child has access to clean air, clean water, safe food and products, and healthy places to live, learn, and play.
How are you celebrating? Whether you're attending an event, spending time outdoors, advocating for healthier communities, or sharing why children's environmental health matters, every action helps build momentum.
Get inspired and find ways to participate at CEHDay.org.