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The Formidable, Inspirational Appalachian Trail

John M. Smith of Belleville News hiked a portion of the Appalachian Trail (AT) and wrote of his experience and research in an opinion piece. He met "Blood Mountain" at the Punch Bowl Shelter; read Smith's story.

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50 Shades ... of GREEN in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley

From enjoying the outdoors to nourishing your body with clean food, our area is an excellent destination for those who love being outside and eating great meals. So basically, most everyone!

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A Unique Getaway: Tom Bradshaw's Red Caboose

If you're looking for a unique place to stay while you visit and explore Lexington, Rockbridge County, and the Shenandoah Valley, Tom Bradshaw's 1926 C&O caboose is an ideal "tiny house" for doing just that.

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Whit, Whimsy, and a Touch of Magic

Artist and living legend Mark Cline is highlighted in the October edition of The Costco Connection, a publication about and for members of the popular warehouse shopping club, Costco​.

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The Shenandoah Has Captivated Americans Since Before the Revolution. This is Its Story.

Thomas Jefferson and George Washington fell in love with Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Read this article by Logan Ward to discover ways to follow in their footsteps and love the Valley, too.

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5 Offbeat Roadside Attractions in Shenandoah Valley

Dinosaur Kingdom II and the Virginia Military Institute Museum are two of five "offbeat" attractions you need to see in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, and they're both found right here.

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6 Spectacular Caves You’ll Want to Explore in the Shenandoah

The deepest caverns on the East Coast are found in the Shenandoah Valley, and in Rockbridge County specifically. Washingtonian offered a list of show caves you won't want to miss.

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4 Scenic Drives Through the Shenandoah That Make You Forget You’re In a Car

Virginia Routes 252 and 39 loop to create one of the best scenic drives in the Shenandoah Valley, according to Logan Ward of Washingtonian.

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3 Great Small Towns in the Shenandoah Valley That Are Worth the Visit

Washingtonian includes Lexington as one of "three towns where you can get a taste of the Shenandoah Valley’s history, architecture, food scene—and pride."

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Paddle the Upper James River Water Trail

Did you know that the mighty James begins its epic journey in the Blue Ridge Mountains? It is the longest river entirely within the Commonwealth of Virginia. The first 65 miles of it, along with a short stretch of the Maury River just before it merges with the James in Rockbridge County, make up the Upper James River Water Trail.

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