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Tag Archives: Virginia
A Weekend Getaway In The Blue Ridge Mountains
The mountains are beautiful in every season and a great place to have a weekend adventure.
Explore Sweethaven Lavender Farm in Williamsburg, Virginia
In the summer, the historic city of Williamsburg is a busy tourist town with endless places to explore and if your travels bring you here, a beautiful addition to your itinerary should be Sweethaven Lavender Farm.
Discovering the Charm of Virginia’s Seven Cities
I live where the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay converge and there are a lot of names for where we live; Hampton Roads, Tidewater, “The 757”, and sometimes, “The Seven Cities.”
Up-Close with Space Shuttles: A Family-Friendly Experience
We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…. -John F. Kennedy
How I Grew To Love Travel
Once upon a time, a girl traveled with her family…
Plan Your Visit to the Hermitage Museum and Gardens
If you are visiting the Hampton Roads areas, visiting the Hermitage is a great way to spend the afternoon. The Hermitage is peaceful, quiet, educational, beautiful, and a family-friendly place.
Discover Berkley Plantation: Virginia’s Historic Landmark
Berkley Plantation is a family friendly and a history buff’s bonanza! It is not in the center of the Williamsburg tourist attractions, which is a plus for us and we thought it was worth the short drive to visit. The plantation is peaceful and beautifully situated high above the James River.
Exploring Roanoke: Your Guide to a Perfect Weekend Getaway
Nestled in the Roanoke Valley is it’s namesake, the City of Roanoke, the largest city in Southwest Virginia. Incorporated as Roanoke in 1884, the area has history that goes back to 1852 when it was known under the name of “Big Lick.”
Virginia State Parks, Campground Series: Belle Isle, Pocahontas, And Powhatan State Parks
“Let’s go camping and not come back for a while.” –Unknown
Let’s Just Go! 