Winter is a Wonderland

-Winter is a wonderland in Shenandoah County, Virginia after the first snowfall as the higher elevations often maintain their dusty snow-covered peaks throughout December, January and February. It is a perfect place to enjoy some of your favorite outdoor winter activities. So, it’s time to pull…

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Ten Easy Hikes in Shenandoah County, Virginia

For a walk in nature, there are plenty of scenic options in Shenandoah County thanks to an abundance of forest lands and green spaces. From Strasburg to New Market, it’s a cinch to find an easy hiking trail or paved path. Walk across a battlefield, stroll alongside a river or traipse through a…

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Shenandoah County OHV Trails at Peters Mill Run and Taskers Gap

In early June of 2022, Brenda, the Tourism and Economic Development Coordinator for Shenandoah County reached out to CORE to ask if we had any photos or videos of The Peters Mill and Tasker’s Gap Trails that they could use in their advertising and media. Attendees: Jendra Rambharos & Andy…

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Race to Shenandoah Downs

By Cindy Rinker Strong bodies pull against the weight of the carts behind them. Manes flying, nostrils wide, sucking in as much air as possible, the horses follow behind the moving gate waiting for the moment the wings come in and the race begins. The crowd roars as the race starts and the horses…

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Quiet and Abundant Orkney Springs

Nestled at the base of the Great North Mountain, the quiet village of Orkney Springs is named for the abundant mineral springs bubbling up that were long believed to possess healing qualities. It is thought that the Orkney part of the name traces back to the Orkney Islands, an important reminder of…

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