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Celebrate Appalachia at the Virginia Highlands Festival in Abingdon, VA

by Cabell Crowder

Surfing in Virginia: How Virginia Beach Became a Surfing Mecca

by Eric J. Wallace

Middleburg Vintner Masters the Obscure Norton Grape

by Craig Stoltz

Explore Yorktown, The Birthplace of America

by Elizabeth Cogar

Inside Halcyon Days Cider Co. Near Lexington, Virginia

by Valerie Shepherd

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Celebrate Appalachia at the Virginia Highlands Festival in Abingdon, VA

Experience Appalachia’s finest culture this summer at the 77th Virginia Highlands Festival in Abingdon, July 24–Aug. 2. With over 200 individual events, this chock-full week showcases the art, history, and outdoor beauty of Virginia’s Appalachia region like no other.  From juried fine art shows to kayaking on the Clinch and keynote speaker Jeannette Walls—author of […]
by Cabell Crowder
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All Aboard: Virginia’s Summer of Steam Celebrates America250

This summer, the legendary Norfolk & Western 611 steam locomotive is firing up her wheel—and she’s bringing history along for the ride. Built in 1950 in Roanoke, Virginia, the 611 is the last surviving member of the “J-Class” fleet, widely regarded as the pinnacle of steam technology. With her iconic bullet-shaped nose, Tuscan Red stripe, […]
by Abby Borgeson

Sail250 Virginia Brings Tall Ships From Around the World

When more than 60 tall ships and military vessels from 30 countries glide into Virginia waters this June, they’ll carry centuries of seafaring history—and usher in one of the most ambitious celebrations America has ever staged. Sail250 Virginia, the Commonwealth’s landmark commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, runs June 12–23, transforming Norfolk and 11 affiliate […]
by Madeline Mayhood

Atlantic Park Surf Brings a New Era to Virginia Beach

In 2017, Virginia Beach architect Alec Yuzhbabenko was two years out of college when a company principal pulled him into a meeting with one of Hampton Roads’ biggest real estate and development firms. The topic? How to transform 10 acres of blighted parking lots in the heart of the resort area into a signature, place-defining […]
by Eric J. Wallace

Inside Halcyon Days Cider Co. Near Lexington, Virginia

There’s a reason why Halcyon Days Cider Co., nestled just outside Lexington, has quickly become a must-visit for those seeking the authentic taste and spirit of Virginia’s Blue Ridge. It’s not just the cider that draws you in—although unique flavors like s’mores certainly could. It’s the story of a family who, with little more than […]
by Valerie Shepherd

Explore Virginia’s Bottoms Up Beverage Trail 

You don’t need to travel abroad to experience an unforgettable journey—sometimes it’s waiting for you in your own backyard. For those with a thirst for adventure, the Bottoms Up Beverage Trail offers delicious pit stops nestled within scenic landscapes across Clarke and Warren counties. Whether you’re relaxing after a hike or simply taking in some […]
by Sylvie Baggett

Middleburg Vintner Masters the Obscure Norton Grape

The largest planting of Norton grapes in the world covers 40 undulating acres in Middleburg, about a mile from the Bull Run Mountains. That’s around the size of the parking lot of a Walmart Supercenter.  The fact that such a small planting is the world’s largest tells us a lot about this elusive grape. The […]
by Craig Stoltz

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