Virginia

Roanoke Valley Offers Nature, History

By Kathie Farnellfeatured, Hotel Roanoke, Mill Mountain Theatre, Norfolk & Western Railway, O. Winston Link Museum, Roanoke Regional Airport, Roanoke Valley, Virginia, Virginia Museum of Transportation

Virginia’s Roanoke Valley boasts an ideal setting–between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains, yet easily accessible via interstate and the […]

Richmond: Rising Star of New South

By Terry ConwayConfederacy, Confederate States of America, featured, Jefferson Davis, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Mary Todd Lincoln, Richmond, Virginia, Virginia State Capitol

They ain’t whistling Dixie so much anymore. Long revered as the heart of the Old Confederacy, Richmond stubbornly has earned […]

Charlottesville, VA: Life in a Garden of Eden

By Terry ConwayCharlottesville Virginia, featured, Monticello, Rita Mae Brown, Thomas Jefferson, University of Virginia, Virginia

George Washington may be the father of our country, but surely Thomas Jefferson was the smartest guy in the room. […]

24th Annual Downtown Hampton, Virginia Lighted Boat Parade Returns December 1

By adminChesapeake Bay, Fort Monroe, Hampton, Hampton Coliseum, Hampton River, Hampton Roads, Hampton University, Virginia

Hampton, Virginia– On December 1, cruise into the holiday spirit at the 24th annual Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade. More […]

Meet Jefferson Davis at the Cross Keys House in Union

By Sherry Jacksonfeatured, Historical Society, History, Jefferson Davis, New Jersey, South Carolina, Union, Upstate South Carolina, Virginia

The Cross Keys home is considered one of the oldest and most significant homes in the Upstate of South Carolina. […]

Big Beach Brewing Company Quenches Beachgoers’ Thirst
The coastal town of Gulf Shores is now home to the southernmost brewery in Alabama. Big Beach Brewing Company, the …
Peacocks, goats and trains rule the roost at Emerald Farm in Greenwood
Trains, goats and peacocks might seem like an unusual combination, but they all co-exist in a symbiotic unity at Emerald …
Fall Foliage excursions in the South Carolina Upstate
As autumn ushers in, forecasters are already predicting that this year’s fall foliage season will be one of the best …
Head to Beech Mountain Resort for Winter Fun
I have to admit that I had always thought Beech Mountain was just a ski resort, so I was pleasantly …
Live Chickens and Fresh Flowers at the Anderson Jockey Lot
Dubbed as “a flea market on steroids” the Jockey Lot has been an Anderson institution since 1974. Over 1,000 vendors …
Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk, North Carolina
The Annual Woolly Worm Festival in downtown Banner Elk, North Carolina draws over 20,000 visitors. While exploring local folklore about …
Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat
This sounds like a fun event! CAR EVENT ON KIAWAH ISLAND, SC SHOWCASES CLASSIC, ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUTOS Kiawah Island …
Immerse Yourself in the Past at Historic Brattonsville
Even though the South is steeping with revolutionary history, there are very few places that have the number of acres …
Halloween is Brewing With Fun at These Upstate Attractions
The leaves are falling and the temperatures are finally starting to get cooler. What does that mean? That it’s almost …
Charlottesville, VA: Life in a Garden of Eden
George Washington may be the father of our country, but surely Thomas Jefferson was the smartest guy in the room. …
South Carolina Upstate’s rapidly growing craft beer industry
While our neighbor to the North (that would be Asheville) may tout itself as being “Beer City, USA”, the Upstate …
Dark Corner Day Trip
The Dark Corner of South Carolina has been shrouded in mystery for over 175 years. Loosely defined, it’s the towns …
McAllen, Texas: Birding on the Border
McAllen, Texas, located on the southern tip of the Lone Star State, is a birding hotspot—it even has its own …
Mobile’s Gulfquest Explores the Gulf
Mobile, Alabama's bustling riverfront is now home to Gulfquest, the world's only maritime museum dedicated to the maritime history and …
The Revolutionary War Comes Alive at Musgrove Mill
The battle that took place at Musgrove Mill on August 19, 1780 was a short (about 30 minutes) but very …
Heritage Trail Celebrates Mobile History in Alabama
by Kathie Farnell Mobile’s African-American Heritage Trail celebrates the contributions of the Port City’s black citizens by recognizing significant historic …
Magnolia Springs Offers Timeless Charm
Nestled on the banks of the Magnolia River in south Baldwin County, Alabama, the tiny town of Magnolia Springs is …
Yard Sale Covers Lookout Mountain
Every August, the World's Longest Yard Sale snakes its way 690 miles from Gadsden, Alabama to Hudson, Michigan. With such …
Dining in Rosemary Beach, Florida
For such a small community, Rosemary Beach, Florida has some of the best restaurants in the area. From casual to …
Alabama’s Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge Provides Haven
Just east of the beachfront town of Gulf Shores, Alabama, the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge offers a safe home …