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 Allison Williams | Jan 22, 2019 | Places to eat
When we think of a restaurant, most of us probably imagine a large open space where families can sit down and enjoy a meal. Well, at the Three Blacksmiths restaurant in Sperryville, Virginia, they run things a little…no, a lot differently. John MacPherson, along with...
by Allison Williams | Sep 19, 2018 | Fun Things To Do, Places to see and people to meet
Appalachia Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes Image by Allison Williams Fall is upon us. As the leaves begin to change from green to red, orange and yellow, farms around Appalachia are preparing for opening day of pumpkin season. Granddaddy’s Farm in Tennessee...
by Tammy Rose | Sep 14, 2018 | History and Culture
On July 11, 1861, General George B. McClellan won a major battle in the ongoing struggle for western Virginia. The battle took place on Rich Mountain battlefield. Three hundred and forty-six men, 46 union and 300 confederates, lost their lives that day in a bloody...
by Allison Williams | Aug 23, 2018 | Places to see and people to meet
MountainRose Vineyard in Virginia Looking for a relaxing setting in the mountains of Virginia? Look no further! Right in the heart of Appalachia sits the MountainRose Vineyard. Located in Wise County, Virginia, MountainRose provides a picturesque getaway for wine...
