by Tammy Rose | Jan 31, 2023 | History and Culture
We Love Groundhog Day. According to a time-honored German legend, if a groundhog sees its shadow on Groundhog Day there will be six more weeks of winter. If the groundhog doesn’t see his shadow then spring is right around the corner. On February 2, Groundhog...
by J. Shockley | Feb 12, 2020 | History and Culture
Cupid’s arrow found its mark when it came to love and Appalachian Valentine Day traditions. Affection and courting were not defined by fancy restaurants or diamond rings. Instead, our ancestors celebrated love in a simple, strong, and true fashion. Their approaches...
by Allison Williams | Apr 1, 2019 | Fun Things To Do
Spring is here so it is time to dust off those hiking boots and explore the beauty of this land we call Appalachia. If you are looking for a new challenge, the Triple Crown of Virginia is a great choice to kick off your 2019 hiking season. What is the Triple Crown?...
by Jerry Ison | Mar 27, 2019 | Fun Things To Do, Places to see and people to meet
When people think of maple syrup, most think of New England or specifically Vermont and with good reason. For a couple hundred or more years, those areas have been producing most of the maple syrup here in the good old USA. However, there’s another state that produces...
by Jerry Ison | Mar 20, 2019 | History and Culture
Spring! Ah Spring! I love Spring. I love the word Spring. I love every little thing about Spring. To me, it is the beginning of a new, wonderful and beautiful period that is all too brief. “Spring. How I love thee, let me count the ways…” Oops, Sorry Em....
