No matter where you are in the New River Valley, you’ll always feel at home. The beautiful and safe outdoor landscape and local colleges and universities provide a family-friendly, academically-enriched environment for all ages. Residents are hospitable, kind, and open-minded; they chose to be here and actively support the region’s continued success. The area is full of artisans, craftsmen, and people who truly appreciate their contributions to the community.
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Virginia’s New River Valley experiences each season in a beautifully striking, yet mild manner. Fiery leaves engulf the trees each fall until winter comes crisp and fleetingly. Spring returns and the mountains burst to life to welcome in the summer, which settles in and pulls you out of the house for endless adventure. The range of elevation in the NRV makes nights atop mountains sometimes 10 degrees cooler than in the valley below. If you’re hiking to the top of Bald Knob or Buffalo Mountain, be prepared for chillier temperatures.
Enjoy spring in the New River Valley as the mountains and valleys burst to life and become saturated with beautiful flowers and vibrant trees. The air feels clean and pure here, and you’ll want to pause to breathe it all in.
Summer in the New River Valley is the season for hiking, kayaking, fishing, festivals and outdoor adventure of every kind. The NRV comes alive and everyone goes out to enjoy the fun.
Fiery leaves engulf the trees of the New River Valley each fall. The students are back and the excitement in the air is only matched by the gorgeous and vibrant fall foliage. Parents, alumni, and friends will come home to visit their favorite spots.
Winter in the New River Valley is crisp and fleeting; just enough snow caps the grand mountains bringing a new contrast against the brightest of blue skies.
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Onward NRV2024-10-08 15:41:132024-10-08 15:41:13Sinkland Farms Ranks on USA Today’s 10Best
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Onward NRV2024-10-01 11:55:142024-10-01 11:55:14Virginia Tech Ranks as Top University
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Onward NRV2024-08-30 16:03:162024-08-30 16:03:16Lane Stadium Ranks Top 5 Toughest Places to Play
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Onward NRV2024-08-27 08:00:572024-08-27 09:37:13Forbes Ranks Radford University’s GIS Among Best of 2024
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Onward NRV2024-08-26 13:21:212024-08-26 13:56:22Growing NRV Companies Recognized on Lunch Pail 100 List
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Onward NRV2024-08-19 08:15:192024-08-16 16:27:04New River Valley Craft Beverage Tour
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Onward NRV2024-07-29 13:19:422024-07-29 13:19:42Radford University Receives Grant for Workforce Development
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Onward NRV2024-07-08 10:44:142024-07-08 13:18:43Southern Living Names Floyd Country Store Top 20 Friendliest Places in the South
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Onward NRV2024-07-02 10:35:432024-07-08 10:36:16New River Community College Announces Economic Impact
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Onward NRV2024-06-11 09:58:202024-06-11 10:08:38Radford University Releases Economic Impact Study
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Onward NRV2024-06-03 09:17:362024-06-03 09:17:36Workforce Development Consortium Receives Grant
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Onward NRV2024-05-25 11:12:392024-05-28 09:32:25NRV Destinations and Businesses Win Best of Virginia 2024 Awards
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Onward NRV2024-05-24 10:45:052024-05-24 10:45:05Trail Center Opens to Visitors in Giles County
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Onward NRV2024-04-08 12:41:262024-04-09 11:11:56All Inclusive Playground Open in Christiansburg
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Onward NRV2024-03-26 13:24:492024-03-26 13:49:22Wing Partners with DoorDash in Christiansburg
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Onward NRV2024-03-04 12:07:212024-03-04 12:07:21Floyd Growth Center Featured as EDA Success Story
