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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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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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.
Mountain Mint growing on the author’s Virginia land.

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.
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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!
Wild black raspberries

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.
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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.
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Smith Mountain Lake Virginia is a hidden gem within the Blue Ridge Mountains. This beautiful area features boating, sailing, hiking, shopping, fishing, and much more.
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Sarah Smiles: The Lake Effect

Growing up, many of my weekends were spent at my late step-grandmother’s house on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.

June 26, 2026

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