RIFFLES GALORE The James River's Balcony Falls attracts paddlers from across the country. five or six fillings and three cheeses) is one reason folks keep coming back to the Llewelleyn Lodge in Lexington. llodge.com, 800-463-3235 Trip II: East Lexington Town Park to Ben Salem Wayside (6 miles) in Rockbridge County Floating: Wimer says that the East Lexington getaway is perfect for paddlers with intermediate skills. The excursion features a nice blend of outside bends with fields, wooded shorelines, and several small cliffs adding to the experience. Numerous riffles with the occasional Class I (plus the remains of two dams that create Class I-II rapids) add to the paddling pleasure. 32 Spring 2018 \\ LifeOutside Magazine Fishing: Smallmouths up to 20 inches are possible although 12- to 15-inch fish are more common. Aesthetics: John Roberts says this junket is often the haunt of bald eagles and waterfowl; wood ducks and mallards, in particular, regularly make appearances. Bonus: The seven-mile-long Chessie Trail follows this float for much of its length. Roberts relates that this walkway is ideal for parents and kids, given its gentle grade and that folks can walk a mile or two out (or however far they want) then return to the beginning at East Lexington Bridge.http://www.llodge.com