by Jenna French | Aug 21, 2018 | RootsRated, Travel Blog
Give yourself permission to go outside and play. Step away from the flat screen and binge on reality. Rediscover the thrill of three dimensions in Shenandoah County, Virginia, a 512 square mile natural playground nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains, Allegheny...
by Jenna French | Jun 18, 2018 | RootsRated, Travel Blog
Wherever a day of adventure in Shenandoah County takes you, kayaking down the Shenandoah River or up a killer summit route, there’s really only one place to wind down—a local watering hole. Fortunately, the region is brimming with friendly taprooms, breweries, and...
by Jenna French | Nov 20, 2017 | RootsRated, Travel Blog
It will take your breath away. Bounded to the north by the Potomac River and to thesouth by the James River and nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Allegheny Mountains, the Shenandoah Valley hit the jackpot for stunning views and pastoral landscapes....
by Jenna French | Aug 15, 2017 | RootsRated, Travel Blog
The Shenandoah Valley is known for its spectacular display of fall foliage and Shenandoah County is no exception. Home to 178 miles of trails making their way through lush National Forest, hiking is one of the best ways to experience the spectacular colors with views...
by Jenna French | May 18, 2017 | RootsRated, Travel Blog
Best places to enjoy the freshest flavors of the season: Whenever I travel to a place that is beyond my normal, everyday radius, I am always mindful of what I might eat when I get there. I often think of the things “I can’t get at home” or perhaps there is an area of...