22 May
Blog

Straws: A Taste of Buena Vista’s Vibrant Community

Straws, a charming soda shop and eatery at 2047 Magnolia Avenue, Buena Vista, VA. Offering custom sodas, smoothies, and flavorful eats, it’s a welcoming spot for families. Here’s what sets Straws apart: Straws serves up a wide variety of custom drinks, including Coke, Pepsi, and Rockstar drinks with over 70 flavor options, plus smoothies, chai, and iced coffee. Their menu includes acai bowls with fresh fruit...

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24 Apr
Blog

Don’t Miss the ‘Smiley Face’ in the Sky: Triple Conjunction Visible Over Rockbridge

Stargazers in Rockbridge County and the Shenandoah Valley have a special celestial event to look forward to on the morning of Friday, April 25, 2025. A rare triple planetary conjunction will create a unique "smiley face" in the predawn sky, visible just before sunrise. This cosmic alignment features Venus and Saturn as the "eyes," with a delicate crescent Moon forming the "mouth," creating a charming...

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12 Apr
Blog, Experiences, Nature

The Pink Full Moon Rises Tonight – And It’s Showing Up With A Few Surprises…

Tonight, Saturday, April 12, step outside a little before 8 PM to witness the fourth full moon of 2025 rising above the horizon. Known as the Pink Moon, it’s the first full moon of spring — and this year, it’s showing up with a few surprises.Called the Pink Moon, it marks the first full moon of spring. Its name comes from Phlox subulata, or moss...

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22 May
Blog, Experiences, Nature

Blue Ridge Serenity: A Tapestry of Colors and Memories

As I sit in my chair drifting in and out of memories, there’s something to point out about the Blue Ridge Mountains. The experience will give you solace, like treasures you can always visit. Your memory will connect with those vivid hues of color inspiring you to revisit just to see it once again.  But even if you witness the majesty of these mountains just once,...

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05 May
Blog, Experiences, Family Activities, Hikes, Nature

Buffalo Creek Escapade: Family Fun with Horseback Rides, Mountain Views and Starlit Evenings

Embarking on a family adventure one hopes it leads to unexpected joys and cherished memories. Our vacation on Buffalo Creek did not disappoint and was an amazing combination of tranquility and relaxation while effortlessly creating fun-filled memories. Upon stepping into our cozy three-bedroom vacation rental, we were immediately struck by the breathtaking water views and the soothing sounds of the creek meandering around a grand rock...

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25 Jan
Blog, Experiences, Nature

VA Mountain Beauty, Created by AI, on a Rainy Day

This AI artwork reflects the beauty of mountains. I love the mountains of Virginia. The joy, I receive when I see it, reaches the very depth of my offbeat vision, and this is what I create sitting here in my chair as a mist of rain drizzles down my front window. Gently my thoughts flow like the river and the gently sloped mountains into whatever comes...

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