by Brenda Black | Oct 19, 2021 | RootsRated, Travel Blog
Beautiful, old-fashioned Edinburg has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1998. In fact, there are 292 buildings comprising the historic district, and visitors will see Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and Italianate styles. Edinburg’s walkable...
by Brenda Black | Oct 6, 2021 | RootsRated, Travel Blog
Our Crossroads Your Adventure: New Market, Virginia There’s a lot to do in New Market, Shenandoah County’s southernmost town. Head outside for a hike in the national forest or learn some history at the New Market battlefield. Hit the golf links at Shenvallee...
by Brenda Black | Oct 1, 2021 | RootsRated, Travel Blog
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...
by Brenda Black | Oct 1, 2021 | RootsRated, Travel Blog
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...
by Jenna French | Mar 17, 2021 | RootsRated, Travel Blog
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 hearand...
by Brenda Black | Aug 5, 2020 | RootsRated, Travel Blog
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,...