Michael C. Upton

Michael C. Upton is a writer covering arts, leisure, and adventure. He is actively published by trade journals, specialized websites, and regional and national magazines, and considers Virginia his favorite destination state.

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Small Town, Big History: The Stories of Abingdon

Long before the first European settlers ventured into the American wilderness, the Delaware and Catawba tribes tracked a buffalo trace through the Shenandoah Mountains. Abingdon—once known as Wolf Hills—emerged along this trail, today’s Route 11. Frequented by westward expansionists on the Great Valley Road, Main Street grew. Today, the city of 8,336 residents hugs Route […]
June 23, 2025

Waitress at Virginia Repertory Theatre

Virginia Repertory Theatre
June 24, 2025

Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace

Carlyle House Historic Park
June 24, 2025

Exposure: In Bloom, Return to Seoul (2022)

Institute for Contemporary Art