Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains just west of the Shenandoah National Park, Virginia’s Shenandoah County offers an abundance of adventures for outdoor lovers. Nearly a quarter of Shenandoah County is covered by the George Washington National Forest, and much of the rest is…
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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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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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Written by Linda Barrett March celebrates International Women’s Day and what better way to promote our female entrepreneurs than to highlight some of the brilliant women-owned businesses right here in Shenandoah County, Virginia. Among the villages and towns of Strasburg, Bayse, Toms Brook…
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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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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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Give yourself permission to go outside and play. Step away from the flat screen and binge on reality. Rediscover the thrill of three dimensions in Shenandoah County, Virginia, a 512 square mile natural playground nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains, Allegheny Mountains, and Appalachian…
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