Ready to emerge from winter-induced hibernation and embrace the spring thaw? Looking for a place to celebrate the warmer temperatures and savor every extra minute of daylight? Just 80 miles southwest of Washington, DC, Virginia’s Shenandoah County makes a sweet spring retreat. Cradled by the Blue…
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The weather is heating up, so we’re taking you on a sweet journey through Shenandoah County, where you’ll find scoops of joy (and ice cream …but it’s practically the same thing) amidst the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From quaint, small-town parlors to roadside stands, the area offers…
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Family-Friendly Vacation Ideas in Shenandoah County, VA The family vacation is a time-honored American tradition, an eagerly anticipated annual escape, and the source of countless wonderful memories. It’s not easy finding the place everyone loves, but Shenandoah County, Virginia, checks a lot of…
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Written by Linda Barrett In this second post in honor of Women’s History Month, we’re excited to introduce you to even more of our area’s female entrepreneurs whose unique businesses support our community here in Shenandoah County. Woodstock Café The owner of Woodstock Café, Nikki Grant, was born…
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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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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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Tour the local vineyards: Cozy up on the couch near the fireplace on a rainy day as you take in some live music at one of the many local vineyards in Shenandoah County. In fact, Shenandoah County is home to 7 vineyards including Cave Ridge Vineyards, Cedar Creek Vineyard, Muse Vineyards, North…
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by guest blogger Susan St. Amand As a 4-H Program Assistant, I spent the summer engaging youth in outdoor activities, making them more conscious of what recreational fun can be found locally in our area. Shenandoah County is a rural and agricultural area with so many opportunities readily…
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