The Appalachian Trail courses 550 miles amidst Virginia’s mountains, passing through Virginia’s rich array of public wildlands, such as the Jefferson National Forest, Washington National Forest, Shenandoah National Park and lands along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Appalachian Trail acts as the…
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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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Any season is the perfect season if you're an avid cyclist. Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet ... you get the picture. Roll on along Virginia's most popular bicycle routes and enjoy the beauty of now. HIGH BRIDGE TRAIL | BURKEVILLE TO PAMPLIN CITY Photo Credit: Kyle LaFerriere…
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When spring and summer bloom in Virginia, the state's landscapes become home to hundreds of varieties of wildflowers. Add some florals to your Virginia vacation with our guide to wildflower hikes. Want the wildflowers, but not the hike? Check out our guide to where to find wildflowers around…
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Virginia'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 13 of Virginia's historic music venues. Tally Ho Theatre—Leesburg A landmark in historic downtown Leesburg, the Tally Ho…
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United States Route 58 is a scenic stretch of road coursing east to west across southern Virginia. In 10 hours, you could reach Virginia Beach from the Cumberland Gap on the Kentucky/Tennessee/Virginia border. It's not the fastest route for eager beach-bounders, to be sure, but it's a worthy trip…
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If you're a sucker for the nostalgic, you'll really enjoy Virginia's swinging bridges. They're photogenic locations that align with the likes of old watermills and covered bridges -- treasures we should protect for the stories they represent. According to Gary Lester with the Virginia Department of…
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