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At the Hob-Nob, the emu burger is a heart-healthy alternative to ground beef.

Flavors: Soup Beans and Emu Burgers

Tradition and Change Mingle at the Hob-Nob Drive-In
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The Rhythm of the Seasons; The Charm of the South

As the European settlers in centuries past fell upon the lush Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, their farming roots developed a respect for the seasonal rhythms of the hills and valleys.[Sponsored Content]
Floyd County’s Blue Ridge Parkway miles are replete with beautiful overlooks.

Top Trending Virginia Mountain Destinations 2019

Our readers pick the Top 5 Trending Mountain Destinations in Virginia, and our editors pick 25 can't miss attractions and reasons to visit!
Beams of a sunrise over the Smokies fall upon some 
of the 900 miles of maintained trails in the national park.

50 Strange Things in the Mountains

Let’s take a look at some of the stranger things our wonderful region is home to.
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Streaming On The Parkway, Part 10: A Foggy Departure

Part 10 of our blog series following the members of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International during their 2019 Taste of the Blue Ridge Caravan between late May and mid June.

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Vibrant Monarch butterfly clings to its translucent dew covered cocoon
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Monarch Mimickers

It’s easy to mistake other orange species for the king of fall butterflies.

At Coopers Rock State Forest, new Stargazer cabins invite guests to look up through skylights and telescopes.
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Even Closer to Almost Heaven

New Stargazer cabins at Coopers Rock State Forest offer a skyward escape in the mountains of West Virginia.

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A Mountain Tradition Turns 90 

Visitors flock to Galax, Virginia, each summer for the Old Fiddlers’ Convention, a days-long celebration of Appalachian music.

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