August 2012

Peonies

Peonies

The big beautiful blossoms last a long time, and don’t require much in the way of specialized attention to achieve.
Ideal for the outdoor lover, the home is located approximately five miles from a 28,000-acre wildlife management area.

Unique Log Home for Sale in West Virginia

Tucked among gorgeous scenery near Gerrardstown, WV a beautiful custom-crafted log home sits on a quiet cul de sac. The surrounding 10.8 wooded acres feature hiking trails, a year-round creek and multitude of wildlife that make this property a must-s
Sumac Foliage

Foliar Flags: Treat the Birds, Butterflies – and Yourself

A lot of yard and garden cleanup awaited me last fall, after a sweltering summer. I had a mess on my hands, but was glad – more than glad, ecstatic – to be outside, day after day, drinking in the world.
Bridge Day in Fayetteville, W.Va.

The Mountains in Motion: Bridge Day!

Can't make it to Bridge Day in person? Here's a roundup of some of the best YouTube videos from Bridge Days past to make you feel like you're there!
Bristol's Country Music Mural. The senates of both Virginia and Tennessee have recognized Bristol as the birthplace of country music.

How The Birthplace Of Country Music Lost Out To Nashville

The roots are deep and strong. Country music's first stars -- Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family -- both recorded in Bristol as early as 1927. So how come Bristol isn't Nashville?

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Behind Blue Ridge Country

Even More Sweet Virginia Breezes

Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home – back to where it

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