February 2022 Issue
In February, we’ll glide through Virginia’s ski resorts, dine at Charlottesville’s Broadcloth, and discover the candy makers stirring up sweetness in the Commonwealth. Meet the inspiration behind Stella’s, Richmond’s Greek favorite and take a guided tour of Fairfax county. In our Health & Wellness section, find out what’s next in knee replacements and learn how to get a medical cannabis card. And it’s wedding season! Meet ten Virginia couples who said “I do!” and find smart planning advice in our “Feel-Good, Stay Sane Guide to Planning a Wedding.” There’s more, of course. Pick up the January/February issue today!
World-Class Stargazing
Five Virginia parks earn international “Dark Sky” honors.
Joyce Harman 2014
For world-class stargazing, head to one of Virginia’s five Dark Sky Parks. This special designation is awarded by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) to parks around the globe that maintain naturally dark spaces. To date, the IDA has awarded this honor […]
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A New Experience at the Virginia Scenic Railway
Virginia Scenic Railway Adds Dome Car for Spectacular Valley Views The popular Virginia Scenic Railway just upped its game with a vintage dome car offering breathtaking 360° views of the Shenandoah Valley. The “Shenandoah”—built in 1948 as the “Silver Palace” for the California Zephyr—now gives passengers an unmatched vantage point on three-hour excursions from Staunton. […]
The U.S. DOE Labeled These Virginia Schools Outstanding
Eight Virginia schools received the National Blue Ribbon 2024 award for their high performances. The Exemplary High Performing Schools are Spring Hill Elementary in McLean, Green Run Collegiate in Virginia Beach, Bethel Manor Elementary in Hampton, and St. Andrew the Apostle School in Clifton. The Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools are Central Academy Middle […]
Williamsburg Archaeologists Uncover Secret Garden
In Colonial America, a grand garden was the ultimate status symbol—the 18th century equivalent of a Lamborghini. So when archaeologists at Colonial Williamsburg uncovered John Custis IV’s property, they struck horticultural gold: the remains of a football field-sized garden alongside his Jacobean manor house. Custis, a tobacco magnate and Martha Washington’s first father-in-law, went all […]
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