Long ago when men used horses and wagons to journey across the land, the hilly region where Waynesboro sits used to be referred to as the frontier land. It wasn't until 1794 when U.S Army General Anthony Wayne won the Battle of Fallen Timbers that the town as we know it today got its name. Crank up your camper trailer near Waynesboro and drive through the region learning more about its unique history.

The Great Outdoors
Shoehorned between the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Shenandoah National Park, Waynesboro acts as a gateway to a torrent of outdoor activities. For starters, no visit to Shenandoah Valley would be complete without a drive along one of the nation's most scenic roads. Barely three miles off town you can turn into the Blue Ridge Parkway for an unforgettable cruise. If you are an avid cyclist, put down some serious mileage as you explore the ridges and contours of the Blue Ridge Parkway the way you know best, on a road bike.

In Virginia, the natural World is full of endless possibilities, some right at the doorstep of Waynesboro. Meandering right past town is the magnificent South River, a fantastic paddling destination. Allow yourself two-three hours to paddle down the entire length from Ridgeway Park all the way to Basic Park. If you, however, fancy an extreme white-water rafting experience, rent an RV in Waynesboro and head over to the neighboring Rockbridge County for a run down the rambling Maury River, a class III-IV paradise.

Shenandoah National Park is a massive natural wonderland encompassing more than 500 miles of hiking trails and a number of waterfalls in a varying array of diverse landscapes. Stretching for more than 2000 miles, the Appalachian Trail which is the longest foot-only hiking trail in the World runs right across the Park. The challenging hike up the Old Rag Mountain is paid off by a spectacular panoramic view of the Shenandoah Mountains.