Outdoor enthusiasts 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 has a…
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Dedicated in 1936, Shenandoah National Park is Virginia's first national park and a jewel of outdoor adventure. With a variety of trails and peak elevation over 4,000 feet, hikers of all levels can experience sweeping views, challenging paths, and natural beauty. Undertake the following 10 must-do…
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While Virginia’s craft beer, wine, and spirits scenes have been booming for years, the Commonwealth also produces some delicious hard cider. With orchards covering thousands of acres from the Shenandoah Valley to the rural plains of Central Virginia, cideries in the Commonwealth have been able to…
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An agricultural hub, the Shenandoah Valley is the best place for authentic farm-to-table culinary experiences. From down-home cooking to eclectic and global cuisine, there is something for everyone. Family farms, wineries, and breweries can be found in every county across the Shenandoah Valley…
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Cradled by the Blue Ridge and the Allegheny Mountains, Virginia’s 140-mile Shenandoah Valley is laced with some of the most spectacular thoroughfares in state. One of the most historic corridors in Virginia, the valley features everything from colonial-era towns to Civil War battlefields, providing…
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When it comes to winter in Virginia, you may want to hunker down by a warm fireplace and avoid the chilly weather at all costs. But we have an even better idea — head to a Virginia winter sports resort to embrace the cold! These four resorts offer several winter sport options for every skill level…
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Ask almost anyone what they think of when you say “Shenandoah Valley” and you’ll probably hear similar responses: pristine views of the surrounding mountains. But the Shenandoah Valley has more to offer than just beautiful scenery; the region is quickly making a name for itself in the craft beer…
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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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Whether you are driving down I-81 for a quick day trip or simply passing through, this 95-mile stretch of road has a surprising amount of attractions that make for great pit stops. Take a break and venture off Interstate 81 when making the drive between Winchester and Staunton to visit a few of…
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The Appalachian Trail courses 550 miles amidst Virginia’s mountains, passing through Virginia’s rich array of public wildlands, such as the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Shenandoah National Park, and lands along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Appalachian Trail acts as the spine…
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