The largest river in Virginia, the James River winds from west to east in Virginia, cutting through the Blue Ridge Mountains, southern Shenandoah Valley, and the capital city as it travels to its final destination, the Chesapeake Bay. Starting in Botetourt County in the Virginia Mountains, the…
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Virginia’s mountain ranges are world-famous for a number of reasons, including the challenging hiking trails, scenic winding drives, and the storied musical history of Appalachia. Whether you travel in the spring, summer, fall, or winter, the mountains of Virginia invite you to come for a visit and…
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Virginia has plenty of trail systems for mountain bikers eager to conquer new heights, but some of the most exciting and beautiful trails are found within Virginia State Parks. Mountain biking trails of every experience level wind through these four state parks, giving bikers the chance to get back…
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Known as the “Star City of the South” because of the large illuminated star overlooking the city, Roanoke, Virginia is a mountain town offering abundant outdoor activities, from hiking and mountain biking trails to paddling waterways and scenic drives. As the largest city along Virginia’s Blue…
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Created in the 1960s with the construction of the Smith Mountain Lake Dam, Smith Mountain Lake has been a popular draw ever since. Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the breathtaking scenery of the mountains envelops all parts of the lake. Smith Mountain Lake is bounded by Franklin, Bedford…
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You may know about the famous Warm Springs Pools in Hot Springs, Virginia, where Thomas Jefferson and other notable figures would bathe to heal physical ailments and relax in the warmed waters. Formerly known as the Jefferson Pools, the Omni Homestead Resort embraced the origins the famed springs…
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Interstate 81 runs a long and scenic way through Virginia, from historic Winchester up near the Maryland border 320 miles down to music-rich Bristol. While coursing through Virginia, I-81 comes near an array of intriguing state parks that will whet your outdoor appetite. So why not combine your road…
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It’s safe to say that we’ve got more than a few picture-perfect mountain towns in Virginia thanks to the rugged Appalachians and Blue Ridge Mountains that cut across the state. Fall is a great time to explore these towns for vibrantly-colored foliage, festivals, scenic hiking and biking, and outdoor…
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Step into a world where hands meticulously weave intricate patterns into baskets, needles dance across multicolored fabrics, and wood blocks are carved into musical instruments. This is the world of Virginia’s mountain crafts, artful traditions that have endured for centuries — and continue on…
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January is a great time to visit Virginia’s winter resorts, as the conditions are suitable for making fluffy snow that allows for ideal skiing, snowboarding, and tubing conditions. With the temperatures often at their lowest of the year, January is also your best chance for catching some parts of…
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