April 16 Memorial
No admission feeA Virginia Tech memorial of 32 engraved Hokie Stones honoring members of the campus community who died in the April 16 tragedy.

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Lakeside state park in Pulaski County known for fishing, boating, swimming, camping and cabin stays.
6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084 · Dublin, VA
Claytor Lake State Park sits on the shore of a large reservoir in Pulaski County, Virginia. Visitors can fish from the shoreline in most areas, rent boats or paddle gear, and swim at a guarded beach during the summer. The park also offers hiking and biking on several short trails, picnic shelters, and playgrounds. Overnight options include cabins, lodges, yurts, a camping lodge, and tent and RV campsites. A visitor center in the historic Howe House offers exhibits on lake ecology, and a meeting facility hosts weddings and reunions.
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