You all know that I love museums. I love the large, the small, the world-renowned and the obscure. I really enjoy visiting local historical society museums wherever I go — you always learn something cool and fascinating. So today I
It's no secret my family and I love animals. In fact, family and friends tease us all of the time that we could open up a petting zoo of our own, with all of the animals that we own. So
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
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
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
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
Have you ever wondered what it was like to fly through the air in the same seats that pilots did during World War II? Well, now you can with the Commemorative Air Force Capital Wing Warbird Tour!Between June 19-23, the
June has arrived in Virginia, which officially means the start of summer! Warm weather and sunny days make Fauquier County a great place to be. This month, there are tons of outdoor events and festivals going on! Check out these