The Art & Artisans of Shenandoah County, Part 2 By Linda Barrett: In our first post in this series, we explored some of the galleries, public art, photographers, painters and crafting studios where you can create your own art. Now, let’s take a look at some of the other wonderful artists and…
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By Erin Smith: When you’re zipping along on the interstate, it might be easy to assume that Shenandoah County is a county full of fast food. But while there’s plenty of convenience food to be found, there’s also a wealth of restaurants serving fresh-cooked food that emphasizes local meat, produce…
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The Art & Artisans of Shenandoah County, Part 1 By Linda Barrett: The beauty of Shenandoah County, Virginia is not just found in its natural surroundings, it is also created by the artists and artisans who live and work here. Many artists draw inspiration from the region’s mountain and valley views…
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By Erin Smith: Shenandoah County is a premiere destination for both road bikers and mountain bikers. It has back country roads offering views of idyllic Valley scenery and distant mountains. Those mountains have miles of hardcore singletrack begging to be shredded. Read on for some of our favorite…
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Camp Roosevelt: The Nation's First Civilian Conservation Corp Camp By Dan Harshman The year was 1933, and newly elected President Franklin Delano Roosevelt called the 73rd Congress into Emergency Session on March 9th to hear and hopefully authorize his plans for the New Deal to end the…
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6 Winter Hikes to Love in Shenandoah County Guest Blogger Erin Gifford It may be time to don a winter coat and beanie, but there's no need to stay away from the hiking trails. In fact, there's something magical about hiking in winter. The air is cold and crisp. The views are more expansive as…
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By Keryn Means, DCTravelMag.com Anyone who lives in Shenandoah County will tell visiting friends about the number of stars they see each night. For city-dwellers who try to see constellations through the light pollution all around them, this is a great excuse to visit more often. By renting a…
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by Keryn Means Planning a field trip to Shenandoah County is much easier than you think. Students from elementary school through high school will have a great time exploring through day trips that are just a short drive from Washington, D.C. Learning experiences connect to what children are…
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OFF the Parkway Visit Shenandoah County On a long stretch of road through Virginia, the Blue Ridge Parkway is a great retreat from the stressful highways which are often packed and full of trucks making it nearly impossible to enjoy the beautiful scenery that Central, and Western Virginia has to…
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Ah, Spring time in the Shenandoah Valley, where spring showers set into motion the awakening of dormant leaves all tender and green. Fruit trees are blooming and the air is crisp and cool, beckoning you to open your windows and just…. breathe. Spring time over the years has easily become a…
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