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Bruce Ingram
September’s Wild Edible: Old Man of the Woods Mushroom
Appearing July through October, Strobilomyces floccopus features a two-to-five inch wide grayish black cap that is quite distinct in appearance, but hard to spot among the forest duff. Read more
Aug 29, 2022
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Bruce Ingram
August’s Wild Edible: Wild Blueberries
Wild blueberries are much smaller and not as sweet as store-bought ones, but they are, nevertheless, a real treat for those of who delight in searching for wild edibles. Read more
Aug 9, 2022
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Bruce Ingram
July’s Wild Edible: Mountain Mint
With its lance-like leaves that have a touch of white and its dainty white blooms that have a touch of pinkish purple, the three-to-five foot herb mountain mint lights up the edge of Blue Ridge forests. Read more
Jun 30, 2022
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Steve Shires
Go with the Flow in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County, VA.
There's more than one way to make a splash when you discover the rivers and lakes of Rockbridge County. Read more
Jul 5, 2022
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Bruce Ingram
Spending Time in Marlinton, WV
My husband Bruce and I recently spent time in Marlinton, a Pocahontas County, West Virginia small town that features an abundance of charms. Read more
Jul 11, 2022
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Bruce Ingram
Dine and Sleep in Abingdon, VA
A Tailor’s Lodging provides a comfy place to stay while Luke’s Café offers a tasty meal during a short getaway to the home of the Barter Theatre. Read more
Jul 12, 2022
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Harrisonburg, Virginia: Your Gateway to the Great Outdoors
Discover awe-inspiring views, secluded woodland trails, and a charming urban oasis in Harrisonburg, VA Read more
Sep 24, 2022
Harrisonburg, Virginia: Your Gateway to the Great Outdoors
Discover awe-inspiring views, secluded woodland trails, and a charming urban oasis in Harrisonburg, VA Read more
Sep 24, 2022
Bruce Ingram
September’s Wild Edible: Old Man of the Woods Mushroom
Appearing July through October, Strobilomyces floccopus features a two-to-five inch wide grayish black cap that is quite distinct in appearance, but hard to spot among the forest duff. Read more
Aug 29, 2022
Bruce Ingram
August’s Wild Edible: Wild Blueberries
Wild blueberries are much smaller and not as sweet as store-bought ones, but they are, nevertheless, a real treat for those of who delight in searching for wild edibles. Read more
Aug 9, 2022
Bruce Ingram
Dine and Sleep in Abingdon, VA
A Tailor’s Lodging provides a comfy place to stay while Luke’s Café offers a tasty meal during a short getaway to the home of the Barter Theatre. Read more
Jul 12, 2022
Bruce Ingram
Spending Time in Marlinton, WV
My husband Bruce and I recently spent time in Marlinton, a Pocahontas County, West Virginia small town that features an abundance of charms. Read more
Jul 11, 2022
Steve Shires
Go with the Flow in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County, VA.
There's more than one way to make a splash when you discover the rivers and lakes of Rockbridge County. Read more
Jul 5, 2022
Bruce Ingram
July’s Wild Edible: Mountain Mint
With its lance-like leaves that have a touch of white and its dainty white blooms that have a touch of pinkish purple, the three-to-five foot herb mountain mint lights up the edge of Blue Ridge forests. Read more
Jun 30, 2022
Steve Shires
SAVE THE DATE JULY 2-4: WanderLOVE Rocking Rockbridge Summer Six Celebration
Find your WanderLOVE in Rockbridge County, VA. For 72 fun-packed hours on July 2-4, Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County will bring out our best! Read more
Jun 2, 2022
Bruce Ingram
June’s Wild Edible: Black Raspberries
Of the four Rubus species in these mountains, the raspberry is the first to ripen, sometimes as early as mid-June. Read more
May 31, 2022
Chris Weisler
There’s Always Something Special in the Air in Lexington, VA
From fiddles to food and horses to hot dogs, there’s always something special happening in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County. Read more
May 28, 2022
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May’s Wild Edible: Wild Strawberries
Fragaria virginiana is one of the first plants to bloom in these mountains, thus supplying a wide variety of bees, butterflies, and moths with an important source of pollen and nectar. Read more
May 2, 2022
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