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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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. Fall is a great time to get outside for an adventure in Virginia…
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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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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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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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It’s hard to choose a favorite season for traveling in Virginia, but with bright leaves covering the rolling mountains, a crisp feeling in the air, and delicious autumn flavors available at every restaurant, craft brewery, and cider, we can’t help but feel like Fall in Virginia is a top contender…
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Fall brings not only crisp air and gorgeous foliage, but also some of the best flavors. Virginia’s apples, pears, pumpkins and vegetables make for the perfect fall flavored dishes to excite every palate. Below are some places to savor some fall flavor. The Apple House, Linden Check out their…
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