Travel

There’s something soothing in the sound of a rushing creek, the long view over a smooth blue lake, the slow movement of a river… and certainly in the warm waters of a spa.

For some communities in the Blue Ridge, downtown is more than shops, streets and sidewalks.

A canoe trip on the Potomac means beautiful scenery, impressive fishing, lots of birding and overnight stops on land from campsites to B&Bs.

This summer, head up – 4,000 feet up, or more – to parks, peaks and resorts throughout our region that put you on top of the world.