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07 Oct

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Hurricane Helene Travel Impact and Updates for SWVA   MESSAGE FROM FRIENDS OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA Our thoughts and prayers are with the communities in Southwest Virginia and our neighboring states that have been affected by Hurricane Helene. Although the storm has passed, its repercussions will linger in some areas for weeks, months, and years ahead. The safety of both residents and visitors is our highest priority. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the Virginia Department of Transportation are closely...

15 Dec

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The picturesque mountainsides of Southwest Virginia are home to a number of well-established wineries, thanks in large part to a good climate for growing grapes, as well as a loamy and gravelly soil with good drainage and stunning elevations. Throughout the region, you’ll find a wide variety of enjoyable wines, ranging from reds and whites to sweet and limited releases. A brief description of each of Southwest Virginia’s offerings follows:   ABINGDON VINEYARDS With more than 20 wines available,...

15 Dec

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Virginia, which has a long and fascinating history regarding distilled drinks, produced the first batch of whiskey on American soil way back in 1620. A rich tradition has followed, with numerous distilleries and tasting rooms now open all across the Commonwealth, including several in Southwest Virginia. Each has its own distinct flavor and story, as you’ll see when you visit the following distilleries:   FIVE MILE MOUNTAIN Floyd’s first distillery since prohibition, Five Mile Mountain uses old, traditional recipes utilizing traditional copper stills on...

15 Dec

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Southwest Virginia is within a day’s drive of more than half of the United States population, giving plenty of folks the opportunity to enjoy some of the most beautiful state parks in the country.   At roughly the same size of Rhode Island, scenic Southwest Virginia, which sits among the majestic Appalachian Mountains, covers 19 counties that feature thousands of acres of public land and more outdoor recreational destinations than you can imagine. With a total of...

15 Dec

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The route known as the Back of the Dragon has become a top destination for motorcyclists, but any motorists will enjoy the amazing views. Virginia State Parks Sturgis, South Dakota, is what pops into most people’s minds when they think of motorcycle adventures. While this rip roaring party of a motorcycle rally is perhaps the most iconic, it hardly speaks for the lot of ‘em—there are a variety of places and ways to embark on a motorcycle...

15 Dec

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The Virginia Creeper Trail is one of the area’s top destinations for cyclists. The scenic path stretches 34 miles from Whitetop Station to Abingdon. Perry Smyre After the grit and grime, the best way to cap off an epic outdoor adventure is with a little well-deserved pampering. Southwest Virginia offers the best of both worlds—it’s an outdoor lover’s paradise brimming with adventure, from mountain-swaddled lakes to wilderness-cloaked trails to cloud-splitting summits with plenty of epicurean delights, engaging...