Kayaking on the Jackson River opening up shop in April 2019. The business will be owned and operated by brothers John and Dan Mays, who have plenty of experience in the industry - the two have been running Twin River Outfitters in nearby Buchanan for 15 years. "We had been looking for an opportunity to expand to the Jackson River for the last five or so years and really jumped at the chance to manage the new facility in Intervale. We really feel like the Alleghany Highlands as a whole is an untapped market in terms of outdoor recreation, and we're excited to help draw more people to the area and enjoy the beauty we have here. It can really turn into an outdoor mecca," Mays said. The company will offer unguided kayak, canoe, tube and bicycle trips from April 1-October 31. e water h t er v o Humpback Bridge is one of the most cherished landmarks in Virginia. Enjoy a picnic in the park and find the right angle for a perfect photo. Then, jump in for swimming, paddling, fishing and even camping on the rivers and lakes of the Alleghany Highlands Blueway. on the water visitalleghanyhighlands.com/humpback 540-962-2178 ยท 888-430-5786 #HumpbackBridge www.visitalleghanyhighlands.com 21http://www.visitalleghanyhighlands.com/humpback http://www.visitalleghanyhighlands.com