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...

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...

Spring bursts forth early most years in the southern Shenandoah Valley. Rockbridge County awakens in a symphony of soft pastels and delicate hues. This enchanting season ignites nature’s joyful bloom, with wildflowers, trees, and waterfalls painting the landscape in Easter-inspired colors—a perfect retreat for anyone seeking rest or renewal in a place both locals and visitors find nearly impossible to leave.The Forest and Meadows Awaken   Crocuses...

The Cosmic Curtain RisesFall 2024 was the showstopper so far, but the heavens are not done bestowing dazzling gifts on the Shenandoah Valley. May 10, Oct. 10, and March 24 have been the confirmed standout dates where the aurora borealis—nature’s own kaleidoscope—swirled across our sky in radiant greens, purples, and reds, leaving locals spellbound and stargazers breathless. Known in Latin as the "northern dawn," this...

Bloodroot, also known as Sanguinaria canadensis, a perennial flowering plant native to eastern North America, is a botanical gem that dazzles with its fleeting yet stunning blooms each spring. For about two weeks, usually late March and early April, its delicate white flowers and vibrant red root sap captivate onlookers, hinting at the rich history and untapped potential beneath its surface. Used for centuries by...