Wetzel County, WV and Bergton, VA – PHOTO ESSAY – What does the 1st proposed hydrofracking operation in Virginia have to do with the water supply for citizens of the Shenandoah Valley and the Greater Washington D.C. area? A lot.
A Four-Hour Tour
“Sit right back” and ride with me through rural WV. See for yourself...
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Front Royal, VA – B.K. Haynes, long-time real estate guru, broker, and author, has recently listed some interesting properties out near the Shenandoah Valley, just into West Virginia. These are not your run-of-the-mill acreages. They are perfect for an out-of-the-way secure family retreat, or a remote campground to be shared by one or more...
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Luray, Virginia – It won’t be easy to keep up with the Junior Rangers at Shenandoah National Park! It’s fun and healthy to play in the parks, and now National Park Junior Rangers get an extra reward for “movin’ it outside.”
Shenandoah is one of 20 national parks kicking off “Let’s Move Outside Junior Ranger.” ...
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Luray, VA – Summer days …they are on their way. In years past, kids would learn how to camp, how to build fires, how to survive in the wilderness. They’d go on family outings and learn how to hike trails safely. Seems like these days, more kids end up playing video games. Perhaps, there...
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Shenandoah Valley – Here is an excellent YouTube video on the natural gas drilling frenzy going on along the Marcellus shale (which includes West Virginia and the top portions of Virginia) – and the environmental hazards implicit in the process. Your drinking water and food supply and health and rights to your private property...
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Middletown, Va – Ever meet a kind, intelligent pair who are individually wonderful, and even moreso together? Enter Soojin and Dayton Henceroth. a vibrant couple from Alexandria, Virginia – near D.C. – who just tied the knot last October 25th in the beautiful, historic Shenandoah Valley.
Now, almost seven months later, when asked how married...
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Shenandoah National Park, USA – Why not celebrate National Trails Day with the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) at Shenandoah
National Park on Saturday June 5?
The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club invites new hikers and experienced backpackers to learn new trail skills at PATC Trail Patrol’s “Beyond the Trailhead” event at Byrd Visitor Center (milepost 51...
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HARRISONBURG, VA – Today, Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg) thanked Governor Bob McDonnell for granting him the opportunity to serve on the new Governor’s Commission on Government Reform and Restructuring, created by Executive Order No. 2 moments after McDonnell took office on January 16.
“It is an honor to be appointed to serve on the Governor’s...
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Shenandoah National Park, VA – It’s that time of year… Native flowers are sprouting up everywhere. Wildflowers are abundant in the Park this year, and will be the “star” of the Shenandoah National Park’s 24th Annual Wildflower Weekend, happening on Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9, 2010. Treat Mom to a breath of...
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Washington, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced today that all 392 national parks, including Shenandoah National Park, will have free admission during National Park Week, April 17 – April 25. Parks will also offer additional family friendly activities and special offers on tours, lodging, food, and souvenirs. A listing of parks...
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Shenandoah National Park – SPRING HIKING – From the Park’s latest press release: “Shenandoah Superintendent Martha Bogle announced that the 12-space “upper lot” on the park boundary at the Ridge Trailhead access for Old Rag Mountain will be permanently closed to public vehicle access and parking.
Temporary signing in the upper and lower lots and...
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Shenandoah National Park, USA – Enjoy nature – Get ready for camping and enjoying the great outdoors with your family! Today, Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Martha Bogle announced that facilities closed during the winter season will begin opening in March, and will continue to open through the Spring. Even though Spring is just...
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Strasburg, VA – Just announced! EarthKorps is proud to present the “Shenandoah Riverside Festival,” a low-cost family weekend camping trip that supports taking care of the Shenandoah River and cleaning up our environment.
Mark your calendars for April 30, May 1 and May 2 – for three days of music and camping in Strasburg, Virginia,...
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