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Ben Swenson
Sunken Ships
70-year-old ships made out of concrete (no, really) now form a breakwater off the Eastern Shore's Kiptopeke Beach. Read more
Dec 23, 2011
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Cade Martin
Tangier Revisited
Truly an island out of time, legendary Tangier is only 12 miles away from the Eastern Shore, but decades apart. At times quaint, underneath the island’s Bible Belt exterior is a colorful past, and a (mostly) idyllic present. Read more
Jul 10, 2017
Adam Ewing
Man and Machine
Tractor pulling is about power, ingenuity and raw determination, having originated in the days when farmers vied for bragging rights to owning the strongest horse. Read more
Jul 21, 2014
Kyle Webster
More than the Fish
Angling for striper with his father-in-law on the Chesapeake Bay, BEAU BEASLEY finally gets why his own father never cared whether he caught much. Read more
Jun 15, 2011
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Joe Foley
Our 10 Favorite Cycling Destinations: Harrisonburg
Our 10 favorite cycling destinations: Harrisonburg Read more
Jun 4, 2013
Robb Scharetg
The Plain People
Guy Schum shows us the world of the Mennonites of the Shenandoah Valley. Read more
Feb 14, 2012
The Heart of Fredericksburg
How will the growing and dynamic interplay of the arts, entrepreneurship, retail, dining and development change the future for this 300-year-old city? Read more
Mar 29, 2019
The Midas Touch
Lynn Easton and Dean Porter Andrews have built a luxury hospitality group one exquisite detail at a time. Read more
Mar 8, 2016
Shooting Stick
No longer just the province of seedy bars and places of ill repute, the game of billiards is experiencing a revival. Read more
Dec 21, 2018
Let's Skate!
Embrace the season by strapping on some skates and enjoying winter's brisk breeze at some of our favorite outdoor ice-skating venues around the state. Read more
Dec 29, 2010
A Century of Tradition
There’s nothing more fun than a good, old-fashioned, longstanding sports rivalry to get everyone all worked up and angry. A look back at the UVA-Tech rivalry, which was going strong 110 years ago. Read more
Nov 5, 2015
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High Performance
Furniture handcrafted by Richmond-based McKinnon & Harris is designed to go the distance. Read more
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The Memphis Beat
It's got Blues, barbecue and Elvis, but Tennessee's Bluff City remains restless, eager to break out and try new things. Read more
Dec 7, 2018
Behind Closed Doors
Airlie, once a private sanctuary for politicos and policymakers near Warrenton, opens to the public. Read more
Dec 11, 2017
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Coastal Chic
In Duck, North Carolina, The Sanderling Resort and Spa is a civilized alternative to the big cottage scene. Read more
Jul 7, 2017
The Weekender
The Heart of Fredericksburg
How will the growing and dynamic interplay of the arts, entrepreneurship, retail, dining and development change the future for this 300-year-old city? Read more
Mar 29, 2019
A Day in Del Ray: Alexandria
Take a day trip to this quaint and colorful corner of Northern Virginia. Read more
Jun 5, 2014
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My State or Yours: Bristol
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Mar 1, 2009
Destination Food
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Girl with a Cleaver Earring
Tanya Cauthen’s Belmont Butchery is a foodie favorite in Richmond. Read more
Jun 5, 2013
Brett Winter Lemon
The Little City That Could: Roanoke
Once known as “Big Lick,” then as a railway hub, Roanoke is a small city bursting with big ideas. Read more
Dec 13, 2012
The Great Doughnut Debate
Where are the best doughnuts to be found in Virginia, and what makes them so good? Read more
May 2, 2012
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A Moveable Feast
On the Bay Creek Railway, passengers are served high-end dinner on low-speed rail. Read more
Oct 2, 2014
Photography by Tyler Darden
Casual Chic
In Richmond, two chic Fan restaurants, plus an enduring lunch spot. Photography by Tyler Darden Read more
Jul 27, 2009
Chef Célèbre
With a new show on the Travel Channel and a second restaurant opening this year, Chef David Guas of Arlington’s Bayou Bakery is on a roll. Read more
Jul 24, 2014
Street Eats
Upscale food trucks now sell everything from Brittany crêpes to duck confit tacos. Read more
Jan 3, 2011
Outdoors
Out and About
Virginia Beach natives Kaitlyn and Aristotle Cleanthes teach children the value of outdoor activities. Read more
May 16, 2019
Bright Lights, Small Town
More than just a charming mountain hamlet, the friendly and endearing community of Abingdon is culture-rich, with creative street cred extending from Broadway to Hollywood and a deep history in the arts that rivals any urban hub. Read more
Apr 29, 2019
All-Terrain
Thanks to our wildly divergent geography, we Virginians get to do it all in the great outdoors. Join us as we meet some of each region’s most devoted sportsmen who boulder, fish, kayak, mountain bike, race and surf their way to recreational bliss. Read more
Mar 27, 2019
Jet Set
Salt Life Scandinavia
An adventure in Southern Norway teaches a native Virginian a thing or two about sailing with Vikings. Read more
May 12, 2015
Salt of the Earth
Exploring the world’s largest salt flat, Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni, and its vast expanse of white. Starkly beautiful, it is a landscape that is simultaneously inhospitable and undeniably alluring. Read more
Feb 20, 2019
Marvelous Malta
The sun-splashed Mediterranean archipelago is at the crossroads of history. Read more
Feb 6, 2019
New Life in Old Bordeaux
Paris’ sassy little sister to the south proves there’s more to this Old World wine city than what’s poured in a glass. Read more
Dec 28, 2018
Recipes
In the Gateaux
Splendid River Run Manor overlooking the James River inspires cakes of chocolate and sweet strawberry, Southern caramel, red velvet, and raspberry. Treat yourself to decadent desserts artfully conceived and presented in a style befitting a queen. Read more
Dec 26, 2018
The Tasteful Gift
Let your imagination take flight with inspired ideas for presenting homemade cookies and treats, the most timeless of gifts. Read more
Dec 19, 2018
The Proof is in the Pudding
Our old favorite, bread pudding, gets a modern boost with unexpected ingredients both savory and sweet. Read more
Mar 25, 2019
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Food
More Than Sweet
The Conche celebrates chocolate in a range of elegant and satisfying dishes. Read more
May 21, 2019
Home
Saving Selma
After years of neglect from an absentee owner and decay significant enough to threaten its survival, historic Selma Mansion in Loudoun County is getting a second chance. Read more
May 13, 2019
Valley Time
When Pixie and John Ruhlmann want to get away from it all, they head west to their country home in Strasburg. Read more
Apr 26, 2019
Travel
An Unhidden Gem: Great Falls
Great Falls is battling to remain a rural redoubt against the tidal wave of Northern Virginia development. But how long can the tony enclave hold out? Read more
May 17, 2019
Bright Lights, Small Town
More than just a charming mountain hamlet, the friendly and endearing community of Abingdon is culture-rich, with creative street cred extending from Broadway to Hollywood and a deep history in the arts that rivals any urban hub. Read more
Apr 29, 2019
Culture
Out and About
Virginia Beach natives Kaitlyn and Aristotle Cleanthes teach children the value of outdoor activities. Read more
May 16, 2019
Garden Wonderland
Like a peek into the past, Birdsong Pleasure Garden echoes gracious gardens of yore. Read more
May 14, 2019
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Adam Ewing
No Holds Barred
It’s a long, tough road to the WWE, but for Virginia’s pro wrestlers, the promise of glory isn’t the only thing that keeps them in the ring training and competing night after night, year after year. They just love the sport. Read more
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The 'Evil' Step-muse
To the late William Styron, Elizabeth Buxton was the “evil” stepmother. Cousin MARY WAKEFIELD BUXTON explores the relationship between the Pulitzer prize-winning author and the quintessential Tidewater matriarch. Read more
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Adam Ewing
Salt of the Earth
From oyster shuckers and banjo players to gospel singers and decoy carvers, Virginia's state folklorist Jon Lohman champions the artists and the traditions that are the soul of our cultural heritage. Read more
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Eye on the Prize
Big dreams and bold moves are transforming Virginia Beach into a city of the future. Read more
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Weddings
Finding Your Yes Dress
Monte Durham of Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta shares his best tips for brides-to-be. Read more
Health
Clear Passages
Carilion’s Dr. Joshua Adams first in southwest Virginia, second in state to perform minimally invasive TCAR procedure. Read more
Jan 10, 2019
Taking a Bite Out of Food Allergies
Oral immunotherapy may help reduce risk for severely allergic children. Read more
Jan 4, 2019
About Town
52nd Annual Children’s Hospital Ball
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