I want to do a little traveling and one of my main ojbectives is to play some really nice courses. I would prefer to play some courses that have some natural streams, or scenic mountains in the background.

Any suggestions? Keep it in the continental U.S. please.

You might want to make your way to Paw Paw WV. where you will find The Woodshed and the Whipping Post. If you ask anyone who has been there they will tell you it is paradise. Have Fun :cool:

Kentrock in Raleigh NC




Phish = BOO

Zephyr Cove NV, Snow Bowl AZ, Kirkwood CA, Santa Cruz CA

Giant's Ridge Ski Hill, Biwabik, MN (18 holes) - then 2.5 hours to -
Highbridge Hills Sports Complex (5 courses) northern Wisconsin - then 45 min to -
Indianhead Ski Resort (9 holes), Ironwood, Michigan (Upper Peninsula)

No running water on those hills but natural ponds at Highbridge and dry creeks being flooded in the future. All have great views from the courses from the highest points in the area. See www.highbridgehillssc.com/granite_ridge_map.cfm (http://www.highbridgehillssc.com/granite_ridge_map.cfm) for pictures

A course I haven't played but sounds really cool is in Moab, down thru the cliffs.

Warwick Town Park, Warwick NY
My favorite and basically old home course... Best course i've ever played..

Tinnicum in PA is nice too..

-Scott Lewis

Timber Ridge is the most scenic course in Virginia.

Any 'mountain' course in Colorado. Aspen has the best views, you start by taking the gondola to the top of the mountain. Not far from there is Spring Valley Disc Golf Course outside of Glenwood Springs. Easter Seals Camp course in Empire. Eagle, Frisco, Copper Mountain. You could spend 2 weeks traveling CO, camping and playing disc golf. Although I haven't been there yet, I've heard the courses in SW CO are great too.
good luck and have fun,
-mikew

Timber Ridge is the most scenic course in Virginia.



That's Whorley's course in Lowry, right? It's not listed in the PDGA Directory, is it private?

Personal Top 4 Scenic Courses For Texas that I have played

1. Circle R- Rolling Meadows and Circle Hill- Wimberley,TX
2. Twin Parks CC- Parkshire and Park Hill-Dripping Springs
3. The Resort- Lago Vista
4.Moody's DGCC- Red Rock,TX

Good Courses

<table border="1"><tr><td>ST</td><td>City</td><td>Course Name</td><td>Length (ft)</td><td>SSA</td><td>BluePar</td><td>Comments
</td></tr><tr><td>AL</td><td>Birmingham</td><td>George Ward</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>AL</td><td>Florence</td><td>Veterans</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>AZ</td><td>Phoenix</td><td>Fountain Hills</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>Around a lake. The best, toughest, and most fun in AZ. (Dave Dunipace)
</td></tr><tr><td>AZ</td><td>.</td><td>Shelly Sharpe</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>CA</td><td>La Mirada</td><td>La Mirada</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>Beautiful grassy park.
</td></tr><tr><td>CA</td><td>San Diego</td><td>Mission Trails</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td> Fly 18. One of Cam Todd�s top 3
</td></tr><tr><td>CA</td><td>Santa Cruz</td><td>DeLavega</td><td>8826</td><td>85.4 </td><td></td><td>28 holes. Fastest greens around. SSA of 85.4 for 28 holes. 18 hole SSA is 54.0
</td></tr><tr><td>CO</td><td>Aspen</td><td>Aspen Mountain</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>Kiss the Sky
</td></tr><tr><td>CT</td><td>Fairfield</td><td>Fairfield University</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>DE</td><td>Wilmington</td><td>Brandywine</td><td>6521</td><td>56.2</td><td>.</td><td>Long position. Beauty and the Beast
</td></tr><tr><td>FL</td><td>Brooksville</td><td>Gran Canyon</td><td></td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>Great elevation changes
</td></tr><tr><td>FL</td><td>Clearwater</td><td>Cliff Stephens</td><td>5635</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>SSA 54.2 for 20 holes
</td></tr><tr><td>GA</td><td>Elberton</td><td>Lake Russell</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>One of Lowe�s Top 5
</td></tr><tr><td>HI</td><td>Maui</td><td>Poli Poli Park</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>IL</td><td>Peoria</td><td>McNaughton</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>IL</td><td>.</td><td>Sinnissippi</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>IN</td><td>Cedar Lake</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>KS</td><td>.</td><td>Rosedale</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>Schweberger. Two 18s; one in woods
</td></tr><tr><td>KY</td><td>Keriakes</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>KY</td><td>Idlewild</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>LA</td><td>Baton Rouge</td><td>Highland Road</td><td>5874</td><td>53.9</td><td>.</td><td>Beautiful ponderosa pines
</td></tr><tr><td>MA</td><td>Charlton</td><td>Buffumville Dam</td><td>8176</td><td></td><td>.</td><td>SSA 78.5 for 27 holes
</td></tr><tr><td>MD</td><td>Gaithersburg</td><td>Seneca</td><td>7195</td><td>60.7</td><td>.</td><td>Bring your roller
</td></tr><tr><td>MD</td><td>.</td><td>Patapsco</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>one of Ken Climo�s Top 3
</td></tr><tr><td>ME</td><td>.</td><td>Enman Field</td><td>.</td><td>52.8</td><td>.</td><td>Two 18 holes courses, both world-class
</td></tr><tr><td>MI</td><td>.</td><td>Cass Benton</td><td>.</td><td></td><td>.</td><td>Site of Pro Worlds 2000
</td></tr><tr><td>MN</td><td>St. Paul</td><td>Kaposia</td><td>.</td><td>52.0</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>MO</td><td>Florissant</td><td>Sioux Passage</td><td>.</td><td>59.3</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>MO</td><td>.</td><td>Ozark Mountain</td><td>.</td><td></td><td>.</td><td>Dave McCormack�s
</td></tr><tr><td>MO</td><td>Kansas City</td><td>Waterworks</td><td>.</td><td></td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>MT</td><td>Billings</td><td>Diamond X</td><td>.</td><td></td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>NM</td><td>.</td><td>Sipapu</td><td>.</td><td>49.9</td><td>.</td><td>Absolutely Beautiful.
</td></tr><tr><td>NC</td><td>Charlotte</td><td>Renaissance</td><td>.</td><td></td><td>.</td><td>The best and hardest in NC.
</td></tr><tr><td>NC</td><td>Burlington</td><td>Cedarock</td><td>.</td><td></td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>NJ</td><td>New Brunswick</td><td>Rutgers</td><td>3729</td><td>58.8</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>NV</td><td>S. Lake Tahoe</td><td>Bijou</td><td></td><td>.</td><td>A great location
</td></tr><tr><td>NY</td><td>Warwick</td><td>Brakewell Steel</td><td>8805</td><td>64.4</td><td>.</td><td>One of the best courses on the East coast
</td></tr><tr><td>OH</td><td>Cincinnati</td><td>Cabin Creek</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>One of Cam Todd�s top 3
</td></tr><tr><td>OH</td><td>Cincinnati</td><td>Mt. Airy</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>OH</td><td>Columbus</td><td>Hambrick (Hoover Dam)</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>OK</td><td>.</td><td>Copperhead Canyon</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>OK</td><td>.</td><td>Dovillio</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>OR</td><td>Portland</td><td>Pier Park </td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>A beautiful park
</td></tr><tr><td>PA</td><td>Erwinna</td><td>Tinicum Park</td><td></td><td>55.6</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>PA</td><td>Warrendale</td><td>Knob Hill</td><td>4780</td><td>64.0</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>PA</td><td>Quakertown</td><td>Nockamixon</td><td>8500</td><td></td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>SC</td><td>Rock Hill</td><td>Winthrop Gold</td><td>10,068</td><td>69.0</td><td></td><td>USDGC course
</td></tr><tr><td>TN</td><td>Kingsport</td><td>Warrior�s Path S.P.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>TN</td><td>Nashville</td><td>Cedar Hill</td><td>.</td><td>46.2</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>TX</td><td>Red Rock</td><td>Moody�s</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>3 different tees for 3 different challenges
</td></tr><tr><td>TX</td><td>Wimberley</td><td>Circle R: Hill</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>63</td><td>3 tees
</td></tr><tr><td>TX</td><td>Wimberley</td><td>Circle R: Meadow</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>3 sets of tees
</td></tr><tr><td>VA</td><td>Charlottesville</td><td>Walnut Creek</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>Great terrain in a beautiful park
</td></tr><tr><td>VA</td><td>Spotsylvania</td><td>The Grange</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>Private
</td></tr><tr><td>TX</td><td>Wimberley</td><td>Circle R Hill, Meadow</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>WA</td><td>.</td><td>Dalaiwood</td><td>4063</td><td>51.6</td><td></td><td>Home of the �Put up or Shut up�!!!
</td></tr><tr><td>WA</td><td>.</td><td>Ft. Steilacom</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.
</td></tr><tr><td>WI</td><td>.</td><td>Vallarta (Token Creek)</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>Schweberger�s favorite
</td></tr><tr><td>WV</td><td>Paw Paw</td><td>The Woodshed</td><td>7922</td><td>63.7</td><td>.</td><td>World-class and beautiful course
</td></tr><tr><td>WV</td><td>Paw Paw</td><td>Whipping Post</td><td>8060</td><td>.</td><td>.</td><td>World-class and beautiful course
</td></tr><tr><td> </tr></td></table>

Honorable Mention - Good Courses

AL - Cottage Hill Park
AR- Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
AZ - Snowbowl (Hysell)
CA - Horse Mountain (Schweberger)/ Stafford Lake County Park/ Morley, San Diego
CO- Arvada in Denver
CT- Wickham Park in Manchester. 6817 ft. Brand new course (4/04).
DE- Killens Pond/ Lums Pond
GA- Redan in Atlanta / The Crucible in Athens (not permanent, 12/03)
IA - Grandview (Chuck Kennedy) / Sugarbottom or Hickory Hills(24) or Ewing or Indian Hills / Tourist
Idaho - Freeman Park, Idaho Falls / Lake Wolcott State Park near Rupert
IL - Anne Page / Anna Page in Rockford / Oaks in Mokena
IN - George Wilson/ Lemon Lake (good elevation changes)
KS- Ted's Dread in KC (private)
KY - Iroquois Park / Hobson in Bowling Green / Elizabethtown
LA - Highland Road Park, Baton Rouge/ Rivendell (unfortunately it has been pulled out)/ Clyde Fant, Shreveport
MA -Barre Falls
ME - Enman Field, Brunswick
MI- Toboggan/ Hudson Mills
MN - Lakewood Hills (Temp 18) / North Valley Park
MO- Akita's Run, Vichy (McCormack�s private course. Most fun course)/ Rosedale in Kansas City
MS- Pearl River CC, Poplarville
NC- Cedarock, Burlington/ Zebulon
NE - Cottonmill DGC
NJ- Rutgers (tournament layout) / Landis Park, Vineland/ Dunham/ Buzzy�s Creek
NV - Zephyr Cove / Sunset Park in Las Vegas, 27 holes
NY - Ellison in Rochester
OH- Spiker- Arboretum in Canton
OK - Hunter Park/ Dolese Park
OR - Crow Road
PA- Akron; Tyler
SC- Earlewood, Columbia- best short course anywhere. (Schweberger)
TX- Cameron East/ Cameron West/ Ponderosa/ Mozola (Bayou) in Houston (9 holes)
VA - Dorey Park in Richmond/ Pleasant Run in Spotsylvania (Biscoe�s?)/ Sherando (Hysell)
WI - Sandy Point / Hiestand / Stevens Pt West (temp) [Chuck Kennedy] / Parkside in Kenosha / Yulga in Stevens Point / Village Park in Sussex
Canada, Ontario - Toronto Island

Also see the thread "Best Course in Every State" for lots more info. That's where most of the preceding data came from. Those tables, and tons more course info is available at my MSN Group "Disc Golf Resources" in the document "Course Guide to Courses in States other than NC". The NC Guide is a separate document.

Lowe,

Are these courses especially scenic or just "good?"

Because I think that was the focus of the original poster; he's looking to "play some courses that have some natural streams, or scenic mountains in the background."

I disagree with the assessment of a few of these courses as scenic. There's not a drop of water or mountains to view at the Landis Park course in Vineland, NJ or the two Delaware courses mentioned. The Rutgers course has a stream but most people don't go near it; it's also a very poor shot if you do. The temporary tournament layout has a pretty pond that you throw over, but most of the "scenery" there is confined to female co-eds walking around this college campus course. :D
-Jeff

I want to do a little traveling and one of my main ojbectives is to play some really nice courses. I would prefer to play some courses that have some natural streams, or scenic mountains in the background.

Any suggestions? Keep it in the continental U.S. please.

Northern California by far has the best scenery of any place that I have been to in the Continental U.S.
Horse Mountain, Condon Park. and others that are already mentioned.

1. Bayside
2. Emerald Isle
3. Morley Field

A course I haven't played but sounds really cool is in Moab, down thru the cliffs.



That would be Camelot Adventure Lodge. (http://www.camelotlodge.com/adventures/discgolf.html)

believe it or not, druid hill dgc is absolutely stunning in the spring time. the back nine gets my vote for most scenic in the state (MD) at that time of year. it used to be an arboretum so there is huge variety of color on some of the oldest growth in the region.

Sipapu, New Mexico, has everything you asked for. Set up on a ski resort, only open in summer.

Sipapu Ski Resort and Circle R Wimberley, Tx

On the East side I can think of no prettier a place than Cedarrock park in Burlington. The most beautiful park I have ever been to. 38 holes, 18 wooded with elevation and a nice stream, 20 holes over rolling grass hills. The park has a waterfall in back, free camping, and did I mention 38 holes. You also might like Richmond Hills in Asheville, definitly mountainme, and Glenburnie park off of Highway 17 in New Bern plays next to the enormous Nuese River, beautiful and fun. Whoever said go to Kentwood has never been to cedarrock.

Or maybe Kentwood guy is just a joker. The course is the easiest I've ever played, but it is real fun. No mountains but a nice little stream.

On the East side I can think of no prettier a place than Cedarrock park in Burlington. The most beautiful park I have ever been to. 38 holes, 18 wooded with elevation and a nice stream, 20 holes over rolling grass hills. The park has a waterfall in back, free camping, and did I mention 38 holes. You also might like Richmond Hills in Asheville, definitly mountainme, and Glenburnie park off of Highway 17 in New Bern plays next to the enormous Nuese River, beautiful and fun. Whoever said go to Kentwood has never been to cedarrock.




Is that Burlington, VT?

That's some wishful thinking there, a-phish-ionado, but it's Burlington, NC, which is between Greensboro and Durham. You could make for a very scenic road trip by combining the Burlington courses with the many picturesque ones in the Raleigh area. (Buckhorn, Cedar Hills, Zebulon, etc.)

This Burlington is in NC. Which I have been to, and it is very nice. I have been to many that were mentioned on the East Coast. If you are looking for Heaven... If you want to be in the middle of the mountains...If you only want to hear trains in the distance, instead of traffic.... if you are looking for awesome sunsets...If you want a challenge...36 holes through the rolling hills...PAW PAW WV... it is privately owned by Spencer &amp; Gabby Thurman, who are always happy to see new players...you can camp on sight...it is a must play
:)

For scenic beauty these come to mind:
-Brandywine in DE. Great hills and beatiful vistas.
-Lake Russell in Elberton GA. A peaceful state park out in the country with manicured fairways and cedar trees.
-Mars Hill College in Mars Hill NC. The best hills and elevation changes in NC
-Tar River hole 18 in Louisburg NC is one of the prettiest holes in the whols state. With the Tar river all down the left side its really nice. But the rest of the course is not up to the standards of the others mentioned.
-Walnut Creek in Charlottesville VA is the pretttiest I've played in VA. A challenging course with 2 sets of tees and great elevation changes.

Lowe,

Are these courses especially scenic or just "good?"

Because I think that was the focus of the original poster; he's looking to "play some courses that have some natural streams, or scenic mountains in the background."




Jeff,

You're right in your assessment. Those were supposed to be good courses, and I haven't played them all. I assume that beauty is one factor in "good" but there are others too.

Lowe

Bijou is in California, not Nevada.

Narrowing your choices to the continental United States? I envy your travel budget! Here are a few suggestions for a disc golf wanderer:

Arizona---Fountain Hills---high up in the mountains, a beautiful manicured course on a lake. The park is surrounded by fairly ritzy housing, scenic in its own way.

Utah---Creekside Park in Salt Lake City. A lush city park. From a couple of hilltop tees and greens, the background is towering mountains, snowcapped for much of the year. A fast, clear, wide creek runs through the park and plays on several holes.

Montana---Bohart Ranch in Bozeman. Built on a ski slope way back in the mountains, among towering evergreens. I recall very steep slopes and views to the facing mountains; I'm not sure about creeks.

Georgia---Richard Russell State Park in Elberton. No mountains, but beautiful rolling hills in reclaimed pastures. From the hilltop you can gaze across many miles of countryside on clear days. Being a state park, it's peaceful and uncrowded (and there's camping nearby).

Florida---Gran Canyon on Brooksville, if you haven't been there, is unique, with it's high cliffs.

South Carolina---the most scenic in my state may be Timmons Park in Greenville, a very fun short course. Located in a deep valley, with a clear mountain creek that comes into play on at least a half-dozen holes.

I've played some 65 courses in 15 or so states. Most are scenic to some degree. Some are more challenging and intriguing than these, but all of these are fine courses to play as well as scenic.

Good luck!

Thank you everyone.

Please let us know how your trip goes. happy putting ;)

I haven't played as many courses as many of you that posted.

However, I cannot imagine that there is a more scenic course IN THE WORLD than the course at The Camelot Lodge in Moab, Utah.

The view from the ranch has got to be one of the most amazing views you could ever experience. I know it's the most spectacular place I've ever been. Having the Colorado River "in the backyard" (300 feet?? away) and soaring red rocks surrounding you for almost 360 degrees, it feels like you're in the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

I got married at The Camelot Lodge in September 2000 on a sand bar in the Colorado River. I remarked to the owners that this location would make for the most amazing Disc Golf course on the planet. God Bless Jon Lyksett for hooking up with them and building this course.

I strongly suggest that everyone go and visit this place. Bring your non-disc-playing family members as well because it is so spectacular.

The most scenic course I have ever played is Miami University in Oxford, OH. You go there in late April, the course is in the area of all the women's dorms... tremendous scenery every hour! Oh, and the course is very nice too.

Actually, any course I play is scenic.

waterworks park in kansas city is the most scenic thus far. i've only played around 30 courses though.

I have to agree with the Creekside Park nod given earlier. After living in Salt Lake for four years ( for the snow only) I fell in love with that course. Holes 2 and 15 come to mind as my favorites, but the Wasatch provide the best backdrop ever to remind you of why you play Disc Golf....I'm going back to Salty in July and I can't wait to rehash old memories and make new ones down at Camelot. That place looks sick!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kentrock in Raleigh NC




Phish = BOO

. And your bio tells me your taste in music is even worse.

Pier Park, Portland, Oregon

Flip City in Shelby Michigan is pretty freakin sweet!!! Lots of rock gardens and other cool stuff to look at :D

The course looks really sweet and unigue, but you need a 4 wheel drive vehicle to get there.

http://www.camelotlodge.com/adventures/discgolf.html

The most scenic course I have ever played is Miami University in Oxford, OH. You go there in late April, the course is in the area of all the women's dorms... tremendous scenery every hour! Oh, and the course is very nice too.



Nice first post Kap-Gun. (he does have a point, though)

In Ohio, it's hard to beat the Great Seal State Park course in Chillicothe. It is just a beautiful piece of property.

The prettiest course I've ever played is Warrior's Path, Kingsport, TN. It is gorgeous.

Mars Hill College is the most scenic course I played when I lived in NC. Great elevation changes and tree lined fairways.

Team Utah now holds a few tournaments a year at Camelot (next one is Sat. Oct 15th). Some of these pictures are from the Camelot course and some are from a temp course set up outside Moab. The owners of the lodge can pick you up by boat in Moab if you don't have four wheel drive. You have to make arrangements with them and it costs a fee but well worth it.
http://www.teamutahdiscgolf.com/photos/Mill_Canyon_04/

Solitude Ski Resort is another very scenic course in Utah. An A-tier event will be held there in September. This is right when the leaves start to change colors! The 18th hole is probably one of scenic holes I have ever seen. It is also 1200 feet to the basket!
http://www.skisolitude.com/disc_golf.cfm

Anyone say DeLa yet I cant go bak that far :p IMO hands down the nicest course in Cali

I would say Pier Park, in Portland, OR. Very nice.

5 pages and no one mentions The Canyon in Brookesville, 27 holes massive elevation changes, second highest point in FL. Brutal and Beautiful. Or Renny in Charlotte, the McDaniel masterpiece.

Not really a well known course unless you in eastern nc, but Glenburnie Park in New Bern is probably the most scenic course ive seen, if you havent played it you need to to understand my opinion

Actually, it was mentioned once (3-28-05). A very unique course that I found beautiful. No mountains or streams, but huge sheer cliffs and semitropical vegetation. Now, if the category were most strenuous.....

Beaver Creek or Vail in Colorado are the most beautiful courses I have been to, although I saw some photos of Scotland courses and they are amazing! I bet Martha Stewart would play there courses lol

I would have to say the re-designed circle C is **** COOL!!

Timber Ridge is the most scenic course in Virginia.



Thanks, Chris. Your check is in the mail.

I have to throw my vote to the Camelot course near Moab.

I have a picture from our visit of my daughter putting out while a camel grazes near by. We did'nt have our 4WD so we hiked the last 2 1/2 miles just to play the course and it was easily worth it.

http://www.provodiscgolf.com/Pictures05uppercalfcanyon%20099.jpg

heres a pic of a temporary course set up once a year in the spring...in central utah, a camping extravaganza weekend. :)

Nockamixion in PA Par 68, elevation, water, rocks & more. This course will be the most difficult course, both mentally & physically, at the 2005 Pro Worlds. I'd suggest to learn how to throw without a run up. :D

Most schenic course I've ever played, out of about 40, is Paw Paw in West Virginia. The drive on the way up is like being in the Alps. The course is a monster.

My only question. Does that bald eagle live there of was she just flying around that day? He or she was hovering overhead the whole round, maybe the disc golfers up there feed it. If I had a ground hog I would have let it loose. I even threw a disc in it's direction to blow it's mind. An Eagle maybe?? But it was not impressed.

Eagles are huge, about 10 times bigger than a buzzard or red-tail hawk. And they fly sooooo slow.

Too bad it has to be the continental US. You can't beat the Canmore Course in Alberta for Rocky Mountain scenery.

Timber Ridge is the most scenic course in Virginia.



Where is Timber Ridge? Is it private?

Bedford, VA. Yes.

I want to do a little traveling and one of my main ojbectives is to play some really nice courses. I would prefer to play some courses that have some natural streams, or scenic mountains in the background.

Any suggestions? Keep it in the continental U.S. please.



When you get to the other corner...

Fort Steilacoom, WA.
check out leftcoastdiscgolf.com for photos

happy hukking :cool:

It says alot when someone from Colorado praises Paw Paw. I was there this week-end, and didn't want to go home :D

I just played the course in Archdale NC at Ben's house, and it is BY FAR the nicest looking course I've played recently. Its a nice mix with many water shots and the woodsy holes are COVERED with lush green moss and carpet like undergrowth. Prolly the only course I would play with no shoes on. GREAT JOB Ben!!!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful space with us!!!

Ben's a very friendly host too! His homemade baskets are some of the best homemades I've ever seen. The lake really adds to the scenery. This is one of the top 5 private courses in NC.

special thanks to tim ski for capturing druid at it's best. druid is always a gem, but there is no other gem like it early in the spring time.

http://www.msnusers.com/DruidHillDGC/shoebox.msnw

looking up at 17's basket (http://www.msnusers.com/DruidHillDGC/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=24) (the basket is under the big tree on the right-- that's the 2nd oldest tree in the state).

17's tee (http://www.msnusers.com/DruidHillDGC/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=13)

16's basket (http://www.msnusers.com/DruidHillDGC/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=17)

15's tee (right, concrete under the cherry blossom), 14's basket (left) (http://www.msnusers.com/DruidHillDGC/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=18)

oh yeah...

looking down 10's fairway (http://www.msnusers.com/DruidHillDGC/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=26), dogleg right

I would have to put my vote in for Larry's yard course next to Token Creek in Wisconsin. He has homemade Redwood baskets he hand-crafted himself. With multiple ponds, well manicured flower gardens and lawn, as well as the coolest elevated green and treehouse-teepad you will ever see! I am very lucky to get to play this on a regular basis. Since it is by invitation only. :cool:

San Saba and Wimberly!!!

I'm not exactly well-traveled...only played in NC, SC, GA, and FL. But Tradewinds Park in Ft. Lauderdale was fun...a canal, some interesting vegetation, and lush grass, and of course that inimitable FL sun...also, there's just something about the farmland and layout of Cedarock that I just can't get enough of. And finally, Horizons Park in Winston Salem...one of the few disc golf courses that would be a cool place to visit even without the threat of ching.

Tree-house tee-pad? I suppose you do not want to have a foot fault up there. :DSounds like a very cool course.

The most scenic course I've ever played is the temporary course in Hampton Park in Charleston, SC. This is a spectacular park. The Centuries-old Live Oaks and Magnolias, the pond, the fountain, etc...

Others on my list are
The Woodshed/Whipping Post, Paw Paw, WV
Walnut Creek Park, Charlottesville, VA
Hawk Hollow, Biscoe's, VA
The Grange Sunny Side, Spotsy, VA
Bobcat Hills (Wilhelm's temp course), Bent Mountain, VA

I live in Peoria, IL and have about 20 courses within a short drive, so I have a lot to choose from, but I say the best and most scenic, and yet the hardest course I've played was definately Fountain Hills, AZ. It has 300ft holes over nothing but water, and surrounds a man-made lake with the world's tallest water fountain in the middle, shooting water 680ft up every hour. It's pretty cool, and the scenery with the mountains and all is nothing short of spectacular. I almost want to buy a plane ticket just to play it again!

Ca has some very scenic courses. Novato, Kirkwood, Shasta, Delaveaga, Grass Valley. I posted some pics of Kirkwood from my last time there. You'll have to use the search to find them.

Camelot in Moab, Utah is definitely great. Nothing quite like throwing a hole under 200' with a steep dropoff on the right & the slick rock.(read kills discs quickly). But I would lean towards Solitude in Utah myself. Feldberg and Jenkins came and played the A tier and shot 50, 51, 51, 52 on 18 holes, not necessarily a big arm course, but definitely challenging. You can throw a round at Solitude,and see moose, eagles, and other wildlife on any given day.http://www.teamutahdiscgolf.com/photos/Utah_challenge_04/images/image011.jpg