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A Warm Holiday Welcome to Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County
We're excited about your visit to Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County, Virginia this holiday season. In fact, we've been preparing for months. Read more
Oct 8, 2024
Hurricane Helene Response
A few words on Hurricane Helene - and how you can help our affected communities. Read more
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Northern Cardinal
The Northern Cardinal is such a popular and familiar sight, seven states have designated this species as their state bird. Read more
Sep 26, 2024
Hardy County West Virginia: A Welcoming Retreat in the Potomac Highlands
Escape to the mountains for a long relaxing weekend as the season begins its shift to fall colors, cool breezes, and charming small-town festivals. Read more
Sep 23, 2024
September's Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: The Dolgo Crabapple
This crab’s flesh is white and flaunts a pleasing mixture of both sweet and tart. Read more
Sep 17, 2024
September's Mountain Wildflower: Yellow-fringed Orchid
Once you spot the yellow-fringed orchids as you struggle up a steep slope while hiking during the heat of a September afternoon, you may wish you had never seen them. Read more
Sep 11, 2024
September’s Wild Edible: Hackberries
You won’t find enough for a pie, but you’ll enjoy them as a quick pick-me-up. Read more
Aug 30, 2024
Waterfall Wednesday: Cathedral Falls - Where Water Meets Wonder
Cathedral Falls is a beautifully tiered, 60-foot waterfall nestled along the side of a mountain near the town of Gauley Bridge, West Virginia. Read more
Aug 20, 2024
August's Mountain Wildflower: Cardinal Flower
It’s a plant that perfectly illustrates that the web of life is an amazing thing that seems to have no end to its number of strands. Read more
Aug 8, 2024
Aquatic Wonders Await on the Upper James River Water Trail
From its origin in Botetourt County to where it meets the Maury River in Rockbridge County, the Upper James River is 64 miles of designated Virginia Scenic River — and 100% natural outdoor adventure. Read more
Aug 5, 2024
August’s Wild Edible: Honey
Paul Hinlicky, who along with his wife Ellen operates Saint Gall Farm in Catawba, Virginia, is an enthusiastic booster of wild honey’s benefits. Read more
Jul 30, 2024
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