L ocated in the town of Winchester, the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is probably unlike any stuffy museum you’ve been to before, offering a blend of indoor and outdoor activities that appeal to people of all ages and interests. Whether
Even though it's been less than 125 years since the Wright brothers made their first successful flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, since then mankind has produced enough aviation artifacts to fill hundreds of museums around the world! Fortunately, some
F or as long as I can remember, I have always been fascinated by military aircraft. Maybe it's because I grew up on military bases so there were always jets and helicopters flying overheard. As a kid I watched movies like
R eady to learn about one of Paris' best kept secrets? Last year I found myself standing in awe in the Oval Reading room of the Richelieu site of the National Library of France. Even though we have been to Paris
I love visiting caves and caverns and have been to several throughout the Shenandoah Valley. I love learning about the geology of the caves and seeing the cool formations. Though the rock formations seen in Melrose Caverns are interesting and
This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I will earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links. Thank you for your support!Given all of the wondrous monuments, world-class museums and chic cafes one can visit on
I t was July 12, 1864. After leading a somewhat successful raid into Washington, DC, with the US Capitol in his sights, Confederate general Jubal Early made the decision to withdraw back into Virginia upon hearing about additional Union reinforcements on
Y ears ago my parents, sister and I were on a camping trip with my grandparents to West Virginia. Our route had taken us from our home in Fort Meade, Maryland, around Washington DC and through the countryside of Virginia. After
"The blue bell is the sweetest flower, That waves in summer air;Its blossoms have the mightiest power, To soothe my spirit’s care."~Emily Dickinson I f you hang around me long enough, each spring you will notice that I tend to gush over
Just as the last of the cherry blossom petals fall to the ground in Washington DC, spring continues in Virginia at Burnside Farms. Every year thousands of people visit the family-run farm for their nearly month-long Festival of Spring. What