Wednesday, May 13th, 2015
For those new to the world of river sports, here’s why this mighty grandfather of East Coast Rivers is the perfect place to get your feet wet. We cannot help but feel calm beside a river as the water courses by with vigor and purpose, making its way to some distant destination. To use the
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2015
(Local resident Joseph Alberts, now 35, playing at Caboose Park in 1981) A playground is more than just a place for kids to get their wiggles out before lunch time. Parks and playgrounds harbor some of our...
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Friday, August 1st, 2014
Grab your backpack, sneakers or hiking boots, water bottle and camera because we are going hiking. One of the most beautiful adventures in the New River Valley, I now know, is to hike to Cascade Falls. It...
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Monday, June 16th, 2014
Going to overnight summer camp is a marvelous experience ~ practically a rite of passage for children seeking their first away adventure of independence. First-time campers might express a bundle of enthusiasm tempered with some normal anxiety,...
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Monday, March 17th, 2014
Be it the stuff of legend or one man’s imagination, swinging through the trees has morphed into adventure activities drawing people of all ages and skills. Sky bridges, canopy tours, zip lines, hanging vines, ropes and aerial...
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Monday, January 13th, 2014
By Mari Kiyota | Photos Courtesy of Wintergreen Resort New River Valley residents can exchange slush for snow as they head to ski areas in an hour or two or three to schuss, spin, snowboard, fall...
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Friday, November 15th, 2013
The New River Valley is resplendent with dance opportunities ~ for spectators, children and participants. No matter your age or skill level, there’s a place for you and your dancing shoes, or boots, or clogs, or stocking...
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Wednesday, July 17th, 2013
Reagan Miles was 9 years old when her family rescued two horses from a neighboring county. There’s no need to describe their condition ~ the main point is that it had a huge impact on her young...
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Monday, March 18th, 2013
Soaring into the wild blue yonder is no longer a death-defying feat. In fact, flying has become one of the ordinary, ho-hum events of life ~ squished into a seat between two strangers, attempting to sleep though...
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
Stand up, sit down, lie down, go alone, take a friend, turn around, relax on calm water, exhilarate on fast water, peddle or paddle, one seat, two seats, pack a lunch, catch a fish. Ooops! Flip over....
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