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A Very American Celebration

A Very American Celebration

When it first opened, American Celebration on Parade offered only self-guided tours. Present-day visitors, however, will find themselves treated to a delightful, 45-minute guided tour of the vast warehouse and its colorful contents.

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Pirate Ships in Northern Neck

Pirate Ships in Northern Neck

Boaters cruising Lodge Creek in Callao — an unincorporated community east of Warsaw in rural Northumberland County on Virginia’s Northern Neck — may have to do a double-take if they get anywhere within viewing distance of Dan Corder’s house.

Great Date Escapes: Old Rag Mountain

Great Date Escapes: Old Rag Mountain

Climb to the top of this historic peak MAY 2022   Sometimes, the most time-tested is still the best, and that’s the case with Old Rag Mountain, a hike for friends, companions and loved ones for generations. Note important changes for 2022, though: Due to the...

Great Date Escapes: Savage Neck Dunes

Great Date Escapes: Savage Neck Dunes

Tucked away on the Virginia Eastern Shore is some dramatic scenery MAY 2022   If you like the sand between your toes, if you like strolling along a quiet beach, if you like an untouched natural backdrop, Savage Neck Dunes has you covered. There are a couple of...

Great Date Escapes: Neabsco Boardwalk

Great Date Escapes: Neabsco Boardwalk

This Prince William gem is a great outdoor adventure for couples and friends MAY 2022   Get away from it all, right in the middle of things. The Neabsco Creek Boardwalk is a brilliant place to pack a lunch, wander to the middle of a three-quarters of a mile...

Arwen’s Arrow

Arwen’s Arrow

Mounted archery program empowers youths and adults By Steven Johnson, Staff Writer Prince was not the first option, but when Arwen Adams laid eyes on the white-and-grey maned Gypsy Cob, she knew he was her heart horse. Adams had traveled with her family to Missouri...

A Life of Gaffs & Guitars

A Life of Gaffs & Guitars

CASTING a Line Rick Robbins is a custom fly rod maker and fly fisherman BARC Electric Cooperative member Rick Robbins of Lexington, Va., can’t remember a time when he failed to enjoy fishing. “There’s a photo of me fishing when I was four. I’m 76 now, so that’s 72...