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November 1, 2026
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From the cobblestone streets of Lexington to the riverside trails of Buena Vista and the majestic wonders of Natural Bridge, this part of the Shenandoah Valley comes alive with the sights, sounds, and tastes of the holiday season.
Originally built for a high-school cross country team, the woodsy walk offers an even treadway and delightful doses of nature.
Pikeville, Kentucky, has put itself on the trail-map map with a varied, demanding and rewarding trail.
Home to the largest collection of West Virginia Mine Wars artifacts in the country, Matewan is a must-see in southern West Virginia.
For every weekend for the rest of the year, there’s a great excursion awaiting, with a perfect event built in.
From the cobblestone streets of Lexington to the riverside trails of Buena Vista and the majestic wonders of Natural Bridge, this part of the Shenandoah Valley comes alive with the sights, sounds, and tastes of the holiday season.
Originally built for a high-school cross country team, the woodsy walk offers an even treadway and delightful doses of nature.
Pikeville, Kentucky, has put itself on the trail-map map with a varied, demanding and rewarding trail.
Home to the largest collection of West Virginia Mine Wars artifacts in the country, Matewan is a must-see in southern West Virginia.
For every weekend for the rest of the year, there’s a great excursion awaiting, with a perfect event built in.
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Skywatch: November/December 2026
Have You Seen the “Great Big Dipper?”
November 1, 2026
Events
25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
September 14, 2026
Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
September 1, 2026
