With cooler nights, long evening shadows, and the smell of apple butter in many shops and farm stands Shenandoah County in the fall season is a feast for the senses. Foliage colors fill the Mountains to the East and West which feels like a warm hug from Mother Nature. A fine scenic drive with the…
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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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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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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 a town that is known for its…
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As summer draws to a close, it’s time to look toward cooler days, brisk nights and the “turning of the leaves”. Soon the valleys and mountains’ shades of green will morph into spectacular blazing reds, vibrant oranges, and mellow golds. No place is more beautiful for a weekend getaway than…
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