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The final part of the ascent is a rocky scramble. Bearfence Loop Trail is steep but short, and after just over a mile, I’m clinging to a tree root as I pull myself up to the highest point – and from ...

A West Virginia state senator has introduced a resolution inviting 30 counties from Virginia and Maryland — including Allegany, Garrett and Washington — to join his state. Sen. Chris Rose, who ...

Being a large, metropolitan hub nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you can be sure to find plenty of things to do in Roanoke. Roanoke in Virginia is less than a 3-hour drive from ...

Central Virginia has been an incubator of music and culture amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains for decades – look no further than the success of veterans like Dave Matthews Band, the breadth of lo-fi ...

Virginia is characterized by its rich history and beautiful nature, which makes the state an attractive tourist center.