Nestled along the “seven bends” of the Shenandoah River’s north fork, Woodstock is one of the oldest towns in Virginia and serves as the County Seat of Shenandoah County. Take a walk down Main Street past historic homes, green spaces, and locally-owned shops and restaurants, or head to one of the…
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In rural areas like Shenandoah County, many Country Stores still exist along the scenic backroads despite the growth of some modern amenities like chain groceries and big box stores, most of which are concentrated in the larger towns and closer to the interstate. What then, is a “Country…
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Shenandoah County is home to three breweries, and each has a wildly different vibe. One brewery is considered a farm brewery located on a century farm and two are centered in historic downtowns along the main artery of the counties US Route 11, also known as the Old Valley Pike. In addition to…
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Bring on the Bargains at the Route 11 Yard Crawl By Erin Smith: Attention thrifters and treasure hunters: it’s time to start clearing space in your car for the annual Route 11 Yard Crawl, on Saturday, August 14. Virginia’s largest yard sale was cancelled in 2020, but it’s happening this year, and…
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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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