What began as a gigantic Christmas decoration has never been taken down and packed away. Rather, it
Local History: Roanoke Star in Virginia's Blue Ridge
Friday, January 10, 2020 12:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
Casey L. Higgins is a writer, editor, content consultant, and social media strategist working in the realms of travel and small business. She's also a mom and wife living in and loving the mountains and valleys of Virginia. Casey previously wrote for Virginia is for Lovers and is excited to share her enthusiasm for family fun, outdoors, and culinary delights found in Virginia's Blue Ridge.
Friday, January 10, 2020 12:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
What began as a gigantic Christmas decoration has never been taken down and packed away. Rather, it
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 5:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
There are avid hikers among us who can claim Virginia’s Triple Crown among their outdoor adventure
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 2:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
Let loose at Explore Park, a key outdoor destination in Virginia’s Blue Ridge offering far more than
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 4:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
Tucked away in Stuart, Virginia and just off the Blue Ridge Parkway is Fairy Stone State Park, a
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 2:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
Water destinations are ideal for warm seasons for obvious reasons, but they’re also wonderful in
Friday, July 26, 2019 2:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
Fishing can be a thrilling sport as much as it can be a lazy way to while away an afternoon. In
Friday, July 12, 2019 5:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
In 1960, construction began on the hydroelectric dam at Smith Mountain Gap that would create Smith
Thursday, June 20, 2019 1:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
One of Virginia’s natural wonders is the Natural Bridge. Standing in its presence either leaves one
Friday, March 8, 2019 1:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
One of the great treasures of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is Explore Park, an 1,100-acre destination at
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 6:00 AM by Casey L. Higgins
The days of illegal moonshine are long gone. Or are they? A visit to Franklin County is a visit to
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