Virginia is home to some of the best caves in the eastern United States, particularly in the Shenandoah Valley region in the western part of the state. Caves are some of the great natural wonders on Earth. The underground rock formations inspire awe, beauty, wonder, and mystery, and allow us to peer millions of years … Read more
Northern Virginia is located close to the Potomac River. There are a few beaches in Northern Virginia, particularly in some of the great parks in the area. Mason Neck State Park and Aquia Landing Park are two great Northern Virginia beach destinations to enjoy close by. Northern Virginia is also close to many excellent beaches … Read more
Virginia is home to many great beaches, particularly around Virginia Beach, the Northern Neck, and Eastern Shore. There are also a large number of great North Carolina beaches close to Virginia. Many of these beaches can be reached within an hour or less of Virginia, which makes them the perfect summer escape. North Carolina beaches have … Read more
Luray, VA is located in the Shenandoah Valley of western Virginia. It is about an hour and a half drive from Fairfax County, which makes it a fun and easy getaway! It is a great vacation destination with lots of activities for the whole family. In Luray, VA, you can visit the famous Luray Caverns, … Read more
Virginia Beach is one of the best water destinations in Virginia, so it’s no surprise that the city offers a wide variety of excellent boat tours that are great for the whole family! A boat tour will give you an unforgettable opportunity to see bottlenose dolphins, whales, seals, bald eagles, seabirds, and more! There are … Read more
Richmond, VA may be the capital of the state, but it also has a large number of great hiking trails for you to explore! Hiking is one of my favorite activities. It is a great way to explore the city, parks, rivers, and nature around you, plus it is a great workout. Richmond has a … Read more
Chincoteague, VA is home to the famous wild Chincoteague ponies, as well as bald eagles, ospreys, and other shorebirds. Atlantic bottlenose dolphins even make a visit to the surrounding waters in summer and fall. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is managed on the Virginia side of Assateague Island. Assateague State Park is managed on the Maryland side … Read more
Renaissance Festivals are a great way to spend the weekend stepping back through time. Virginia has a number of fun Renaissance Festivals that are held throughout the year. Early autumn is generally the most popular time for the festivals, particularly September, though there are some that occur in early summer as well. The Renaissance period … Read more
Halloween isn’t the only time of year for haunted houses. But it is definitely one of the best times of the year to get your fright on and explore some of the best haunted houses in the region, if you dare! Leesburg, VA is an excellent location for haunted houses. The town is full of … Read more
Hot air balloon festivals are a really cool sight to behold. They often feature dozens of even hundreds of brightly colored giant hot air balloons floating high up into the sky above. Most balloon launches take place either in the early morning or late afternoon due to the fact that winds are generally calmer and … Read more