Snow in the Blue Ridge Mountains means different things to different people. For some, it’s the perfect time to go skiing, with fresh powder blanketing the slopes. After all, Wintergreen Resort is only 3 miles away. For others, it’s time to trudge through the woods, basking in the incredible silence that wraps itself around you […]

Most people think of Sherando Lake as just a summertime facility, but Sherando Lake offers much more than just a lake to swim in and a beach to play on! Known locally as “The Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains,” Sherando Lake has been entertaining families since 1936. This recreation area, part of the George […]

The ski season is just around the corner, and Wintergreen Ski Resort is raring to go!  With opening day scheduled to be in early December, its time to start planning for that wintertime wonderland ski trip!   Whether you’re the adventurous type who loves any challenge, or a beginner who needs some assistance, Wintergreen Ski […]

Cabin Creekwood provides a unique lodging alternative for visitors to the city of Waynesboro, Virginia.  Whether you’re in Waynesboro for business or pleasure, you can experience the mountains in a close-up and personal way, in your very own virginia mountain cabin! Breathe in the fresh mountain air. Enjoy the cool mountain breeze. Savor the aroma […]

The George Washington National Forest includes 1 million acres of land stretching from Covington to Front Royal.  The forest is very rich in history, as it was home to Indians, was a travel route for the pioneers, and was a battleground during both the Revolutionary and Civil wars. Activities include hiking, fishing, backpacking, biking, scenic […]

Everybody loves a waterfall, whether a small trickle in a mountain stream, or a thundering cascade like Niagara!  Shenandoah National Park boasts a number of great waterfall hikes, easily accessed from the Skyline Drive. Jones Run Falls is located on Skyline Drive, and is accessed at milepost 84.1, near the southern end of the drive.  […]

Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine announced Friday, October 24 that the 105-mile Skyline Drive, which begins in Shenandoah National Park near Waynesboro and extends to Front Royal, has been designated a national historic landmark by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne. The designation is the highest ranking bestowed by the U.S. government on a historic resource […]

Nov 1, 2008–Frontiersman Simon Kenton, a.k.a. Mel Hankla of Jamestown, Ky., will recount his life in Virginia and frontier Kentucky with Daniel Boone. He will also display and discuss a signed Conrad Humble long rifle. Gun maker Conrad Humble lived in Rockingham County from the 1750s until about 1782 when he moved to Bourbon County, […]

Located in Staunton, this outdoor living-history museum exhibits German, Scotch-Irish, English, American and Bowman farm buildings.  Original buildings in each of these styles have been dismantled, shipped, and reassembled here for display.   This unique museum gives visitors insight into the backgrounds of early American immigrants.  Further, it depicts the effect these immigrants had on […]

Ah, the colors of fall!  What a wonderful time of year, when the temps are nice and cool at night, the humidity of the summer has departed, and the brialliant hues of fall foliage color the mountains!   Virginia Cabin Rentals provide a unique opportunity to experience this fall foliage for yourself!  With a Virginia […]