As soon as the fall leaves start to hit the ground, the apples are ready to be picked. The crisp temperatures of Virginia make it a great place to find the fruit in different varieties, including Granny Smith, Fuji, Golden Delicious, and others. Like in Ellijay, Georgia, the area outside of Richmond, including near Charlottesville, is the perfect place to visit for fall … [Read more...] about Where to Go Apple Picking in Virginia
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Weekend Guide to Southwest Virginia
The area that makes up Southwest Virginia includes over 20 counties and destinations like Bristol, Abingdon, Big Stone Gap, Galax, Blacksburg, Roanoke, Radford, and many other smaller communities. The region was first settled before the Civil War by immigrants of English, German, and Scots-Irish origin. It shares more in common with its Appalachian neighbors like Kentucky … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Southwest Virginia
Film Friday: Remember the Titans
This feel-good sports movie involves a segregated football team that brings in a new coach, played by Denzel Washington, with his own way of doing things. A young Hayden Panettiere, Ryan Gosling, and Kate Bosworth also star. The true story is set in 1970s suburban Virginia. Specific scenes were filmed at Berry College, Sprayberry High School, Decatur Cemetery, Druid … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Remember the Titans