Giles County, Virginia

09/11/2026

Mill Creek Nature Park 250 acres and 16 miles of trails along Mill Creek in Giles County, Virginia. Hike or bike to the summit for this incredible view of Town of Narrows.

Register for Wolf Creek Runs Wild to support Mill Creek's first strategic plan and help ensure this magical place is available for generations to come.

https://www.wolfcreekrunswild.com/

09/10/2026

Bald K**b rewards the early alarm: confirm the route at the trail marker, use a headlamp for the pre-dawn approach, keep to the worn path, and pack out everything you bring. Then let the stars fade into a ridge-top sunrise. Would you hike for dark skies or first light?

Photos by .travelingworld,

09/08/2026

Early fall color scout: Giles County is starting with soft shifts, not a full-flame finale. 🌿 Watch green ridges pick up gold in the hills, enjoy that hazy late-season light, and save a backroad drive for the canopy moments that are just beginning. 🍂

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09/07/2026

WDBJ7 just went into their archives. 40 years ago this month Dirty Dancing began filming here in Giles at Mountain Lake Lodge. What a treat to view this compilation of older footage and still feel the love for this movie and this place! Enjoy!

In this week’s visit to the WDBJ7 Archive, we recall the start of filming for the movie “Dirty Dancing,” 40 years ago this month at the Mountain Lake Resort in Giles County.

09/07/2026

VirginiaDMV's DMV Connect services are coming to Giles!
🗓 Wednesday, September 16
🕙 10am - 3pm
📍 Pearisburg Community Center (old KJ)
💻 Appointments can be made online at https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/appointments
🚨 Driver’s Licenses can be renewed up to 12 months before they expire. Do not wait. Go ahead and renew now and upgrade to a REAL ID if you have not already.

Upcoming 2026 Scheduled dates at the Pearisburg Community Center:
✏ Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (3rd Wednesday)
No visit scheduled in October 2026
✏ Wednesday, November 18, 2026 (3rd Wednesday – at Pearisburg Fire Station)
✏ Thursday, December 17, 2026 (3rd Thursday)

Please schedule an appointment on the DMV website to guarantee service. Walk-ins will be accepted as availability allows.

Giles County Treasurer's Office

Most services can be conducted online or by mail, but if you need to visit us in person, make an appointment, reserve your spot or walk in for service. Select the

09/03/2026

At Stafford Art Glass, seasonal color begins in the heat of the studio and ends as one-of-a-kind keepsakes. 🔥 Watch the craft take shape, browse handblown pumpkins, and pick out ornaments that catch the light just right. What piece would you take home for the season?



Stafford Art Glass

09/01/2026

Some upcoming happenings this Fall in Giles!

Sept 12 Town of Rich Creek, Virginia Autumn Festival
Sept 19-20 Paw Paw Festival at JBR Vineyards LLC
Sept25 We Want More History Event featuring Appalachian Trail & Giles County Historical Society (more details to come)
Sept 26 Narrows Fall Festival (Town of Narrows)
Oct 3 Pembroke Fall Festival (Town of Pembroke Va - Local Government)
Oct 3 Pearisburg Scarecrow Festival (Pearisburg Merchants Association)
Oct 24 Wolf Creek Runs Wild
Dec 4-5 Giles Historical Society Holiday Open House
Multiple or ongoing: you-pick apples at Doe Creek Farm (Fri-Sun 9-5), Havens Hill Florist you-pick workshops, live music at The Palisades Restaurant, Trivia and BINGO at Mountain Lake Lodge, Open Mic Night at The Happy Hog VA, & Narrows Farmers Market

Mark you calendars, click through to their pages, & share with your friends! If you have an event, special, or happening that is open to the public & located in Giles, please email us at [email protected] or send us a message here on Facebook so we can include too!

09/01/2026

📢 Election Information for Giles County Voters 📢

The November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections are coming up! Image includes important dates and information:
✅ Early voting dates and times
✅ Election Day polling hours
✅ Absentee ballot deadlines and drop box locations
✅ Voter registration deadlines
✅ Same Day Registration information
✅ Voter ID requirements

Now is a great time to make your plan to vote and make sure your voter registration is up to date. Every vote counts!

📞 Please contact the Giles County Voter Registration Office with any questions, 540-921-2808.

09/01/2026

Golden hour is starting to feel a little softer at Wind Rock. Warm light over the ridgelines, a few early hints of color, and a rock-edge view that makes the hike feel worth every step. Pack a layer, take it slow, and let the overlook do the talking. ⛰️

Photos by .travelingworld


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