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Casey Higgins

Eight Vacation Ideas for Lovers of the Outdoors

Do you want to experience a destination from a different vantage point? Maybe on the water, from the mountaintop, or in an all-terrain vehicle? These vacation ideas are for you. HIKE VIRGINIA'S HIGHEST PEAK Photo Credit: Kyle LaFerriere, @laferriere.photography Center your vacation around Mount…

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30 Very Virginia New Year's Resolutions

Note: Due to trail damage from Hurricane Helene, please be sure to visit the Appalachian Trail website and the Virginia Creeper Trail website for the latest status updates before planning your outdoor adventures in Southwest Virginia. Each year, many people kick off January with a list of…

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Five Illuminating Ways to Kick Off the Holidays

When a little merry is what you seek, a little merry is what you shall find. Gather your friends and family to kick off the holiday season in a bright way. We have five suggestions that are sure to delight. --- FIREWORKS --- Surprise! There are fireworks this time of year in Virginia; no need to…

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9 Virginia Holiday Traditions for You and Yours

Everyone has traditions they look forward to each holiday season. Virginia's 100 Miles of Lights is a major one, but here are 9 more. Are they among your favorites? If not, give them a try this year and perhaps you'll have a new one to look forward to. What events does your family enjoy during the…

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Four Scenic Coastal Drives for Fall

As the colors of fall roll eastward across Virginia, ride the wave all the way to the shore for beauty and signature Coastal Virginia flavors. It is oyster season, after all! COLONIAL PARKWAY photo credit: Bill Crabtree, Jr. Connecting the major sites in America's Historic Triangle is…

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Five-Star B&Bs for Late Fall Romance Along the Coast

Fall is one of Virginia’s most romantic seasons. Crisp air makes you reach for the warmth of another, while explosions of red, gold, and orange foliage set the stage for a memorable time away together. Make the most of it by staying somewhere that’s warm, comfortable, and showcases the best of the…

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12 Virginia Luxury Honeymoon Suites

Your Wedding Day. It's the most important day of your life with the most important person in your life. It will fly by. The day will be a whirlwind of activity, hugs, tears of joy, smiles so big they hurt, and so much love you'll feel like you're going to burst. You will be exhausted. Retire to a…

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10 Virginia Bicycle Routes for Any Season

Note: Due to trail damage from Hurricane Helene, please be sure to visit the Virginia Creeper Trail website for the latest status updates before planning your outdoor adventures in Southwest Virginia. Any season is the perfect season if you're an avid cyclist. Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet ..…

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