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25 Fun Family Friendly Activities in Rockbridge County

Virginia Safari Park: Experience a unique drive-through safari where you can feed animals right from your car. It's an adventure that brings you up close to exotic wildlife.Goshen Pass: A scenic drive in any season with breathtaking vista views you do not want to miss. Enjoy activities like hiking, picnicking, and swimming in nature's embrace.Natural Bridge Caverns: Explore the stunning underground formations on a guided...
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Dogs, pet owners, and the Blue Ridge Mountains: A Love Story in Watercolor

There’s something magical about the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, a place where the rolling hills meet endless skies in a symphony of nature’s finest hues. For dogs and their owners, these mountains are more than just a picturesque escape—they’re a playground for the soul. Here, amidst trails and streams, they find freedom, joy, and connection in its haven. And through the lens of watercolor...
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🌽🍅🌻🍓 Rockbridge County’s Best Farmers Markets & Produce Stands: Fresh, Local, Vibrant! 🚜🎉😎👍

🌟 Welcome to Rockbridge County’s Freshest Finds! 🌟🍏🥕🍒Whether you’re a local foodie 🍽️, a curious visitor 👀, or just craving the crispest apples 🍎 and sun-ripened tomatoes 🍅, Rockbridge County’s farmers markets and produce stands are your go-to destinations. Here, you’ll discover vibrant flavors 😋, friendly faces 😊, and a true taste of community tradition 🤝. Let’s explore where taste, connection, and local pride come...
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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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May’s Flower Moon: A Celestial Celebration of Spring’s Peak

The next full moon, known as the Flower Moon, will reach its peak illumination on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 12:56 p.m. Eastern Time. This full moon marks the height of spring, named for the abundance of blooming flowers that signal the season’s vibrant growth across much of North America. About the May 2025 Flower MoonName & Meaning: The May full moon is traditionally called the...
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The Violet: A Flower of History, Myth, and Beauty

The violet, with its delicate petals and vibrant hues, has enchanted admirers for centuries. More than just a fleeting bloom, this remarkable flower—thriving across woodlands, meadows, and gardens of the Northern Hemisphere—carries a rich legacy steeped in mythology, folklore, and quiet resilience. In the Southern Shenandoah Valley, where spring arrives early and violets linger well beyond Summer, their enduring presence sets them apart from other...
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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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Easter Week’s Sky Lights Up with Shooting Stars, Plus Two Meteor Showers Coming in May

As Earth journeys along its path, it sweeps up trails of comet debris that ignite our skies with meteor showers, also known as shooting stars. This year, the Lyrid meteor shower is poised to deliver a spectacular celestial show, peaking on the night of April 21 into the early hours of April 22. As the first major meteor shower since the Quadrantids, it’s a highly...
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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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Wildflowers and Waterfalls: Hope Blooms in Rockbridge County

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...
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