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The Magic of Trees

The Magic of Trees

This was going to be a story about trees, pure and simple — a factual story about the trees I saw at the State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce, Va.

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The Dog (and Cat) Days of Summer

The Dog (and Cat) Days of Summer

About 78% of pet owners travel with their four-legged family members each year when they take vacations, according to a survey by the American Pet Products Association.

Celebrating National Dog Month

Celebrating National Dog Month

Stay cool with these canine-friendly adventures August 2024 by Amanda Sue Creasey, Outdoors Writer While traditionally associated with the hot, humid slog that begins at the end of July, the dog days of summer took on a fresh meaning in 2020 when August was officially...

Ponies & Pontoons

Ponies & Pontoons

A magical day with Daisey’s Island Cruises June 2024 by Amanda S. Creasey, Outdoors Writer As my alarm goes off at 6:45 a.m. on a Saturday, I question why I thought the morning tour time was a good idea. I had a 9 a.m. option, an 11 a.m. option and a 2:30 p.m. option....

Paddles, Puddles and the Great Outdoors

Paddles, Puddles and the Great Outdoors

Exploring Virginia State Parks by water April 2024 by Amanda S. Creasey, Outdoors Writer When Crystal Hughes of Norfolk, Va., finished the Virginia State Parks’ Trail Quest program last year, visiting all 42 state parks, she told herself she “wasn’t going to get all...

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