Features
The Midas Touch , by Aynsley Miller Fisher
Who says Kentucky owns Thoroughbred horse racing? Just ask these four Virginia women, who know a thing or two about the winner’s circle.
Sand and Spectacle , by Ben Swenson
Ocean View Amusement Park was a major seaside attraction for 80 years, offering fishing, rides and crazy sideshow acts.
Mayhem on Wheels , by Anne-Ryan Heatwole
Not exactly a mainstream sport, roller derby offers women a chance for serious competitive fun. Don’t mind the nosebleeds.
In Every Issue
Letters | Contributors | Natives | Reviews | Style | Bellwether | About Town | Odd Dominion | Departures
Upfront
Into the Woods , by Daniel Schreiber and Richard Ernsberger Jr.
Psssst: Shenandoah National Park is a wonderful place to visit now, with its streams flowing briskly and the wildflowers in bloom.
Showing the Colors , by Anne-Ryan Heatwole
The Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum displays four rare Continental Army flags from the Revolutionary War.
A ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Place , by Richard Ernsberger Jr.
The Positive Vibe serves up meals – and lots more.
Flights of Fancy , by Terri L. Jones
Robin Kranitzky and Kim Overstreet make mixed-media brooches that explore “unknown realms.”
Upbeat Help for Khmer Kids , by Don Harrison
Robbin Thompson in Cambodia.
Departments
Sport | A River ‘Lorax’ , by Tricia Pearsall
Adventurer Trip Jennings runs wild rivers and takes big pluges over waterfalls – promoting conservation through kayaking.
Interview | Old-Time Man , by Don Harrison
Ralph Stanley is a music legend whose plaintive sound has kept mountain memories alive for 60 years.
Food | Living La Dolce Vita , by Nicole Anderson Ellis
Can you capture the sublime culture of Tuscany, with its unsurpassed food, in Virginia? We try.
Dining | Puttin’ on the Ritz , by Christina Ball
In Luray, the Mimslyn Inn and its fine restuarant, Circa ’31, bring a touch of swank to Shenandaoh.
Towns | Mayberry Meets Manhattan , by Richard Ernsberger Jr.
The Northern Neck is changing, but White Stone, Irvington and Kilmarnock retain their special Chesapeake charm.
