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The observation point on top of Sharp Top Mountain overlooks Peaks of Otter Lodge on the Blue Ridge Parkway. (GEORGE OXFORD MILLER)

A FELLOW in our group from Ontario agrees that shrimp and grits are

The sizzling days of summer have arrived in Virginia's Blue Ridge, and there's endless excitement and adventure to explore along the rivers, streams and lakes meandering through the region's valleys

What? An annual 4^th of July celebration featuring music and fireworks.

When? Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Concert begins at 8:00 p.m. Park opens at 5 p.m. for picnicking and pre-show activities

"We are extremely thrilled to not only have the chance to extend the fair by two days this year, but also to celebrate this type of milestone," says Carey Harveycutter, Salem Fair Manager. "When John

The Roanoke Chapter, National Railway Historical Society announces Amtrak excursions from Roanoke!

On Veteran's Day Weekend of November 10 and 11, riders have the chance to ride the rails once

(Roanoke VA) - The 14th Annual African-American N&W Heritage Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Virginia Museum of Transportation. This annual event

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Photo courtesy of Roanoke College Athletic Dept.

Virginia’s Blue Ridge Welcomes

Meetings and Sports Attendees

The region is on

America's pastime is said to be baseball.

The definition of a pastime is what someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work, and the Class A baseball team in the Roanoke Valley of Virginia,