To many people, Monticello and Charlottesville, Virginia are synonymous. Indeed, even more than his famous home, the presence of Thomas Jefferson the Man can be felt throughout the quiet college town, about a three-hour drive from Washington, D.C. For any …
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Access Monticello by Jeff and Emily Griffin
The narrow paved road leading to Monticello appeared to be exactly as it would have been 200 years ago, without the asphalt of course! The trees were still standing as sentinels guarding the quaint and quiet path that leads to …
KOA Choice Hospitality in the South by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Bristol/Kingsport, Tennessee, KOA Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, this is one of the most unique and complete KOA Campgrounds we have discovered yet. It is a beautiful, hilly setting, yet the campsites are flat and well maintained. Your furry …
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Take Me Home – Virginia Country Roads (Part 2) by Perry and Brandi Montoya
In the shadows of the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains lies some of the greenest land in the United States of America. Merely flying in over this region was the first treat of the trip. A dear friend …
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Take Me Home – Virginia Country Roads (Part 1) by Perry and Brandi Montoya
John Denver was right. That given, Virginia’s country roads are home to many a happy southerner and to some of the best places to visit any time of the year. Though it isn’t my home nor was I reminded of …
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Chincoteague and Assateague: Islands that Cling to a Colorful Past by Fyllis Hockman
“The ponies came when the Spanish galleon sank off the coast of the island in 1709,” one resident assured me. “Oh no, the Native Americans who used the island for hunting and grazing had ponies way before then,” countered another. …
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A Marine Wonderland In Virginia Beach by Karen Hamlin
What is the largest animal in the history of the world to ever live on this planet? Dinosaur? Did I hear you say the prehistoric dinosaur? Wrong. The Blue Whale is the largest animal in history, reaching up to 90 …
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Preserved in Time and Memory by Terry Zinn
Williamsburg is a delight at any age and in any season. I always feel that autumn gives a certain vibrancy to colonial sites. I first visited Williamsburg as a teenager with parents and was enthralled with the feel created by …
Hampton Roads, Virginia: Historic Past and Vibrant Present by Terry Zinn
With a claim to historic landings pre dating Jamestown Virginia, Hampton Roads is a vibrant city with an enthusiastic salute to its past. For a good geographical and nautical introduction, a 2 to 3 hours boat tour aboard the Miss …
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Virginia Is For Lovers, Richmond Is For Love by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov The Fortieth anniversary of the official state tourism slogan, Virginia is for Lovers, seemed a good enough reason to visit the Cavalier State. Choosing Richmond for a short but sweet encounter was easy with all it …
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