Visiting any zoo is exciting, despite the fact the animals are typically kept far out of reach– behind poles, wire, and layers of fencing. Imagine how exciting it would be to see these animals in their normal habitat– out in the wild with nothing between you and them? Picture yourself driving your vehicle through […]

  “This is the Worst Thanksgiving Ever!” You might feel tempted to say, when the turkey turns out dry, the mashed potatoes too soupy, or even worse—Hurricane Sandy decides to blow through town just before the start of the Holiday Season! Yet no matter what might be plaguing your day or year, Thanksgiving is a […]

  Riding elephants is only part of the reason Natural Bridge Zoo stands out above the rest. Privately owned and funded since opening their doors in 1972, this zoo has a special interest at heart, rare and endangered animals. This intimate animal exhibit offers a glimpse at some of the worlds’ most beautiful creatures in […]

  If you’ve ever made dry beans before, you know how much time and effort the modern day ‘canned foods’ saves us. Oftentimes we take for granted how quickly we can prepare our food, thinking on days like Thanksgiving (when we have to wake up early to get the Turkey in, mash all those potatoes, […]

  Located only one hour away from Cabin Creekwood sits Lexington, Virginia; a town bloated with American history. On top of the many other things to do while spending the day in this beautiful city, there are 17 attractions dedicated to the history of our heritage. In fact, Lexington has been so well preserved, it […]

  Johann Sebastian Bach was an extraordinary musician that inspired many other infamous musicians, including the likes of Beethoven and Mozart. Today he continues to inspire other talented artists who find enlightenment in reproducing his work. One of these talented musicians is Carsten Schmidt; Carsten also happens to be the Artistic Director of the Staunton […]

  Are you prepared for all Blue Ridge Parkway has to offer? Tucked in the hills of Shenandoah, Virginia and stretching clear into North Carolina, this stunning park has so much to offer. The problem that many face is fitting it all in during one visit.   In order to plan your ultimate vacation I […]

  A picture is worth 1,000 Words, this saying couldn’t be more true looking at Gary and Lynne Hess’s website for their family-run business, Hess Corn Maze. Each snapshot shows another smiling face, bright happy eyes, as fall fun whirls all around– with pig races and carousel rides, the guests at this adventurous farm are […]

  There is nothing quite as special as seeing a live play. The close contact you are able to make with the actors and actresses is unparalleled to watching scenes unfold on a screen. Yet the way that we view theater today is much different than it once was watched—back when Shakespeare was still alive, […]

  Just less than one hour away in Charlottesville, Virginia, sits the former home of President James Monroe. This famous house turned museum has a world of hidden secrets to bestow upon you. With 535 sprawling acres of working farm and a performing arts center on site, there is ample space to enjoy the plantation […]