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. […]

Roanoke Valley Offers Nature, History
Virginia’s Roanoke Valley boasts an ideal setting–between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains, yet easily accessible via interstate and the …
Annual Autumn at Oz Celebration is Oct. 6-7 on Beech Mountain
BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. – Enjoy a nostalgic stroll down the yellow brick road this fall during Beech Mountain’s 19th annual Autumn …
Seaside Getaway on St. Simon’s Island
Another seaside gem just off the Georgia coast, is St. Simon’s Island. The largest island in Georgia’s Golden Isles-four barrier …
Orange Beach, Alabama—Glass Menagerie
Orange Beach is home to Alabama’s only public-access glass blowing studio. The Hot Shop @ Orange Beach Arts Center is …
Fort Morgan Beyond the Torpedoes
Alabama's Fort Morgan perches on the shores of Mobile Bay, which was indeed the site of Admiral Farragut's profane denunciation …
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 …
Chug on Over to Chattanooga
Nestled along the banks of the Tennessee River, Chattanooga is a place of scenic beauty. It’s easily accessible, affordable, walkable …
Holiday Lights Safari at Hollywild
For the past twenty-two years, Hollywild Animal Park in Wellford, South Carolina has opened up its 100-acre safari from Thanksgiving …
Navigating St. Simons Island
As the largest barrier island in the Golden Isles, St. Simons Island lies across from the immortalized Marshes of Glynn, …
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 …
Giddy Up to the Seventy-Four Ranch in Northwest Georgia
No need to go to Wyoming or the Wild West when you can drive about two hours to the Seventy-Four …
Take a Tour on Three of the Upstate’s Best Lakes
There’s no doubt that the Upstate is home to an amazing array of outdoor wonderlands. Whether it is mountains, hiking …
The Grand Hotel in Point Clear, AL Shines Anew
Since 1847, The Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa has welcomed travelers to the shores of Mobile Bay. Recently, the …
Head to Helen, Georgia for the Holidays
Nestled at the base of the Appalachian Mountains in Georgia, lies the town of Helen, a German-ish village with burgeoning …
Holiday Art and Craft Show at Western Carolina University
Holiday Art & Craft Show Celebrates 25 Years this Nov. 23-24 CULLOWHEE, N.C. – The “Hard Candy Christmas” Fine Art …
A Very Coastal Christmas
Boats may not be the most obvious backdrop for Christmas decorations, but every year the folks behind the North Carolina …
Yadkin Valley, North Carolina’s Wine Country
While Napa Valley in California may seem to get all of the attention, the Yadkin Valley in North Carolina is …
Mentone’s Sallie Howard Chapel Rocks
Near the little mountain town of Mentone, Alabama, is a rustic chapel which appears to have suffered a close encounter …
Cruising Alabama’s Coastal Backwaters
Tommy Rachel's boat tours are headquartered in Magnolia Springs, Alabama, near the Alabama Gulf Coast. In addition to fishing trips, …
USS Alabama—Historic Fun Afloat
The battleship USS Alabama, having come through World War II with nine battle stars to her credit, now lies at …