Nova Wild: A Fun Animal Adventure in Northern Virginia
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
Our Visit to the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
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
The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: What To Expect When Visiting Virginia’s Best Air & Space Museum
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
Exploring Underground History of the Civil War at Melrose Caverns
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
Take an Easy Hike at Shenandoah River Campus at Cool Spring Battlefield in Bluemont, Virginia
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
Spend a Day in Old Town Warrenton, Virginia
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
See the Virginia Bluebells Bloom at Cool Spring Battlefield
"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
Experience Holland in Virginia at Burnside Farms!
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