Located in Virginia’s heartland, the town of Farmville is an up-and-coming rural destination with an eclectic flair of its own. Farmville is well located for exploring several nearby Virginia state parks. In fact, one state park is in (and runs through) Farmville –High Bridge State Park -- and…
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When lovers of the great outdoors come to Virginia, they have high expectations – and deservedly so! Exploring Virginia means adventures ranging from combing the beaches of the Atlantic coastline to trekking the lofty Blue Ridge Mountains to exploring a host of inspiring scenes in between. You…
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We LOVE camping in Virginia and have many favorite campground spots that are both easy to explore and stunningly scenic. With this love in mind, we also want to help you enjoy the outdoors responsibly and smartly, to make the most of your Virginia camping vacation, whether you are with your family…
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Hiking in Virginia can take you from mile high Appalachian mountains to regal Piedmont rivers on to the Atlantic Ocean. While hiking in Virginia, you will discover the state’s diverse plant and animal life as well as fascinating human history. With such precious natural resources, Virginia hikers…
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Don’t you love it when those first fronts of cooler air sweep over the land, harkening autumn’s arrival? It is time for fall fun – marshmallow roasts, corn mazes, harvest festivals – and camping. And when you come camping for fall fun in Virginia your options are limited only by time. Do you want…
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Outdoor enthusiasts like us often associate the Blue Ridge Parkway with scenic drives. After all, the Parkway was constructed as a touring motor route linking Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park with Great Smoky Mountains National Park down in North Carolina and Tennessee. However, the parkway also…
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Shenandoah National Park is the scenic mountain haven of the Mid-Atlantic, the glittering jewel in the crown of the Virginia Appalachians. The main spine of the park stretches for 70 miles end-to-end, dividing bucolic Shenandoah Valley from the Piedmont to the east. Elevations vary from 4,050 feet…
Read MoreDo you have that itch to get outdoors, to stretch your legs in a scenic setting? Virginia can scratch that itch. Loaded with easy but rewarding hiking trails from the mountains to the sea, here in Virginia you can take friends and family on a hike of 2 miles or less and reap wonderful rewards…
Read MoreFamily biking is an ideal way to spend quality time together. Virginia offers a vast array of family biking venues that take you through deep forests, among the mountains, along the shore and through the city. What fun it is to cruise a friendly pathway or rail trail on your bike, family in tow…
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Seems we’re all pressed for time these days. We know some quality family time is needed. But what is the best way to actually spend time together? How about going on a fun (and easy) family day hike? If that is what you are looking for then Virginia’s got you covered – whether it is strolling along…
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