Category: Virginia

I have written about the wines of northern Virginia and the history of the Leesburg in Loudoun County area and its impact on the Revolutionary War. Another story dealt with both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars when I visited Valley …

I recently wrote about Fort Bragg North Carolina, the largest Army base east of the Mississippi River, and in a month I will visit Nellis Air Force Base outside Las Vegas, home to the largest air combat training base in …

Spring 2006 kicks off Virginia’s year-long celebration of the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown in May 1607. Jamestown is 400 years old! Festivities throughout the year highlight contributions by Europeans, American Indians and Africans to make the settlement successful. …

Are you looking for a family vacation that is relaxing, fun, educational and inexpensive? Hop a cheap flight to Washington Dulles airport, pick up a rental car and head to Manassas, Virginia, less than 20 miles south of Dulles on …

Looking for a fairly inexpensive vacation with something to interest every member of the family? Historic downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, has undergone a rebirth and is a center for antique and unique gift and clothing shopping, galleries, dining and entertainment. Pick …

I realized the other day for the first time that I have expended more effort to experience travel destinations across oceans and continents than I have where I call home.  I don’t fully understand this phenomena but I may change …

Virginia Beach Travel AdventuresI have heard of Virginia Beach my entire life because of the Edgar Cayce Institute. Strange as it may sound, Edgar Cayce was called “The Sleeping Prophet” because he went into trance and helped people figure out …