Nothing welcomes the crisp fall weather like the smell of a baking apple pie. There’s something satisfying about the process of eating a slice of the pie you made from scratch, but there’s nothing like eating a pie made from apples you picked on your own. Northern Virginia is known for its…
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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, fall festivals, scenic hiking and biking, and…
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As summer's warmth transitions into a crisp fall breeze, Virginia's landscape transforms into a brilliant palette of fiery reds, vibrant oranges, and golden yellows. Once the season’s beauty peaks between mid-October and early November, there's no better way to explore the fall colors than an…
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Note: Due to Hurricane Helene, the Blue Ridge Parkway is currently closed throughout Virginia. Additionally, travel in parts of Southwest Virginia may be challenging at this time. Anyone traveling to these areas should plan driving routes using the 511 Virginia resource from the Virginia Department…
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Rockbridge County is the southern gateway to the Shenandoah Valley. Conveniently located at the junction of I-81 and I-64 W, visitors have fast and easy access to our “big backyard” – 100,000 acres of public forests, parks, recreation areas and two rivers where outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and…
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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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Wanderlove is about doing what you love with the people you love. Experience the unspoiled views and hidden gems in our mountain community of Highland County. Plan your next road trip at www.highlandcounty.org. Photo credit: Benjamin Cunningham Highland County is one of the least populated…
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**Please be aware that The Blue Ridge Parkway is currently open from milepost 0 to milepost 198 in Virginia. The National Park Service hopes to reopen the remainder of the parkway in Virginia within the coming weeks, but check here for status updates before planning your trip. **Inclement weather…
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Virginia is known as the Old Dominion state because of its former royalty to the English crown. That unquestioning loyalty may be long gone but the state still features some of the most royal scenic views in the country. The top courses in Virginia feature scenic rides through unrivaled country…
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We're jumping for joy at Virginia State Parks, because fall is just around the corner. Officially it begins on September 23 when the Autumn Equinox in Northern Hemisphere is ushered in at 3:50 p.m. Keep your cardigans handy and hot cocoa stocked up as you make plans to visit the leafiest parks in…
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