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150th Anniversary of “Taps”
You know it when you hear it, even if you don’t know its name. It’s a somber bugle cry of a mere 24 notes customary at military funerals and remembrance ceremonies. The somber song is called “Taps” and...
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Everyone Loves a Baby
Admit it. You love baby animals and your kids do, too. So where can you go to see baby animals? In addition to the zoos in Virginia, there are other places to spot new sweet faces. Frontier Culture...
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Adventures in the Air
Many people love a beach sunrise, sand between their toes and a refreshing ocean breeze. It’s a beautiful thing, for sure, but have you experienced Virginia’s beaches from the air? Imagine what that...
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On the Big Screen: Eight Oscar Winners Filmed in Virginia
While we eagerly await the Academy Awards this Sunday to see how Virginia-filmed Best Picture nominee Captain Phillips fares, let’s take a look back at other films shot wholly or in part in Virginia...
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AMC’s New Series “TURN” Filmed in Virginia
“TURN,” the brand new television series by AMC, has been filming on location in Virginia and premieres Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 9 p.m. EST. Kevin McNally as Richard Woodhull and Jamie Bell as Abraham...
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30 Freshwater Swimming Holes
Summer calls for a dip in the water, and we have fresh mountain streams and rivers that you’ll find most refreshing on a hot day. Our list has been compiled through various avenues of research,...
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Virginia’s Music Heritage
At its core, music is all about emotion and storytelling. As Vince Gill puts it, “I just think it’s important to know your history. Period.” And the history of country music starts with the 1927...
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Oz Clarke is a Fan of Virginia
“What do I like about Virginia? The countryside. It’s magnificent,” said Robert “Oz” Clarke. Clarke recently sat down to discuss his 2013 trip to Virginia, at which time he was the keynote speaker at...
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17 Cool Fall Destinations for Kids
Fall is a busy season and the whole family counts down the hours until the weekend. At least, that’s true in my house. What to do and where to go with little ones in tow? Here are 17 ideas to set your...
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12 Iconic Sites for Virginia’s Fall Beauty
These destinations are stunning in their own right, but couple them with the colors of fall and you have a real winner. Monticello 1. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello * Charlottesville - Thomas...
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Top Chefs of Virginia: Fausett, Farrell, Gallaher
Virginia is America’s first food region, an early amalgamation of food and foodways from Native Americans, the English colonists, and an Afro-Caribbean influence. Over the years some food traditions...
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Spearhead Trails Blaze a New Path
To the delight of the local economy in southwest Virginia, the Spearhead Trail has become a mecca for Virginia’s rough and tumble ATV enthusiasts, proving that ol’ cliche, “if you build it, they will...
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Murals of Virginia
“The world is but a canvas to our imagination,” wrote Henry David Thoreau, and in Virginia you’ll find cities where the buildings play canvas for talented, renown muralists. — RICHMOND — A product of...
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Eight Virginia Resorts for the Holidays
Find yourself in a wonderful place where everyone else does the cooking and cleaning while you enjoy the company of your closest loved ones. Take your holiday celebration on the road and into one of...
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Seven Christmas Light Experiences for Your Holiday To-Do List
Piling into the car with hot chocolate in hand, my family and I hit the road to look at everyone else’s Christmas lights. It’s our annual tradition and it’s an easy one. But lately I’ve been thinking...
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Eight to Imbibe: Celebrate Prohibition’s End in these Virginia Restaurants
For adults who love a good libation, December 5 is a red letter day. Todd Thrasher at PX It was then, in 1933, that the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, repealing the 18th...
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All Things Gingerbread for Your Holiday Fun
What is the holiday season without gingerbread? In all forms and fashion, there is plenty of gingerbread to be found in Virginia. Santa’s Workshop at The Jefferson Hotel — GRAND GINGERBREAD DISPLAYS...
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Virginia: Where Presidents Stay & Play
Claiming eight United States Presidents, of course presidents have eaten, slept, and strode all over Virginia and in the obvious places, but what about later presidents? The ones who weren’t born in...
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Take the Scenic Route: U.S. Route 58, Part One
United States Route 58 is a scenic stretch of road coursing east to west across southern Virginia. One can reach Virginia Beach from Cumberland Gap on the KY/TN/VA border in 10 hours. Not the fastest...
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Cast a Line for Virginia’s Cold Water Catches
Whether it’s the brilliant fall foliage or the crisp beauty of winter, cold water and cool temps equal the perfect time to drop a line and reel in some fish. Fortunately, Virginia allows year ’round...
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