Joshua Moore, IG account: @jtm71 Far out in the beautiful wilderness of Southwest Virginia, Breaks Interstate Park is one of the best-kept secrets in America. The park is one of only two Interstate Parks in the nation, sharing a border with Kentucky, and is made up of 4,500 acres of mountain…
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**This is Part 1 of a series, focusing on the Western part of Virginia.** Find Part 2 Here. Before thousands of miles of highways stretched across the country to allow for individual transportation, trains were the most efficient and useful way to travel. Growing populations and interest in the…
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Southwest Virginia is beloved by outdoor enthusiasts because of rugged destinations like the St. Paul ATV Trails, the Appalachian Trail, and challenging waterways like the New River. But there is much more to the region besides active, adventurous pursuits. The area has been receiving a lot of buzz…
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The Appalachian Mountains stretch for hundreds of miles through Virginia, from the highlands near Cumberland Gap in the southwest up the Blue Ridge all the way to Maryland. Tucked away among these regal ridges and deep valleys lie Virginia’s mountain towns. The citizens of these settlements are…
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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. The Appalachian Trail courses 550 miles amidst Virginia’s…
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While you may lean more towards the beach getaways for your summer group vacations, the mountains of Virginia offer a quiet beauty in the summer months that provide an appealing alternative. There is plenty to see and do in the region: serene hiking trails end in breathtaking views of the Virginia…
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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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Taking a walk can be an instant pick-me-up, but encountering wildflowers along the way? That's quite possibly some folks' idea of heaven on earth. Refer to this list as you plan your walks and hikes, as each of these is fit for varying abilities and desires. Reminder: When visiting Virginia's…
Read MoreVirginia's music venues are full of rich history. Places that now host live music once started out as old movie houses or stores or farmhouses and changed over time. Here are 12 of Virginia's historic music venues. Note: Due to COVID-19, many venues may be closed or have delayed events; check with…
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United States Route 58 is a scenic stretch of road coursing east to west across southern Virginia. One can reach Virginia Beach from Cumberland Gap on the KY/TN/VA border in 10 hours. Not the fastest route for eager beach-bounders, to be sure, but worthy of a being the trip when you stretch it over…
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