August 2011 issue

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In the August 2011 issue of Virginia Living you’ll fin an epic retrospective about the rich 100-year-old surfing tradition in Virginia Beach, the birthplace of East Coast surfing. From the beach to the woods, we venture into Shenandoah National Park for a deeper look at the park’s 200,000 acres of raw, splendid nature as it celebrates its 75th anniversary, and we get excited about all-things-cherry with a visit to 103-year-old Levering Orchard in Ararat. We try to suss out what it is that has made the shag the house dance of the South and take a peek inside a sophisticated weekend redoubt filled with light and air on Carter’s Creek. Also inside: Capt. Mary M. Jackson, the first female commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk; an interview with Civil War artifact expert Shannon Pritchard; multi-faceted VCU professor Richard Roth; a witty historical radio show and more.

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Tantalizing Tastes

Levering Orchard has a cherry disposition.

Aug 31, 2011 by in Food

Penny Postcards: Where the Living is Easy

Lounging on a mesh chair, soaking in the summer rays as the ocean breeze lightly caresses your body: Yep, the beach always offers relief from the muggy misery of late summer. Its brisk winds and salty water create an escape we can’t resist.

Aug 23, 2011 by in History

Stripes, S’il Vous Plait

Warm weather and the lure of the Mediterranean motif.

Aug 17, 2011 by | in Arts & Events

Carter's Creek Retreat

A once prosaic weekend home in White Stone has been transformed into a sophisticated redoubt.

Aug 16, 2011 by in Inside

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Salmondipity!

Alaskan salmon find their way to D.C. area

Aug 2, 2011 by in the beat

Love in Pale Blue

Tiffany & Co. coming to Richmond.

Jul 29, 2011 by in the beat

Prairie Pup Debut

Prairie dog pups show their faces at the Virginia Zoo.

Jul 28, 2011 by in the beat

Belmead Threat

Former plantation added to Endangered Historic Places list.

Jul 27, 2011 by in the beat

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Seeking the Right Swell

Virginia Beach surfing photography by Stewart Ferebee. Additional images can be found at http://VirginiaLiving.com/Surfing

Shenendoah National Park

Activities and attractions of Shenandoah National Park photographed by Daniel Schreiber. See more of Daniel Schreiber's Shenandoah photography at http://VirginiaLiving.com/Shenandoah

The Surfing Life

East Coast surfing got its start in Virginia Beach—in 1912—and the East Coast Surfing Championship, held annually, is 50 years old. Photography by Stewart Ferebee.

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