Excerpt: COLONIAL BEACH — From the rooftop of his new town house, Duke Dodson certainly does not mind the fine view of both the Potomac River, a few blocks to the east and, in another direction, Monroe Bay, where he and many other locals keep their boats. From his...
Excerpt: It takes time for anything to sink into the public’s consciousness. That has been the case of Juneteenth, which went from being an unofficial holiday to a federal holiday in June 2021. Juneteenth is the celebration of the day when Union Major General Gordon...
Excerpt: While Washington, DC is certainly not a beach town, there are plenty of family-friendly beaches near DC to spend the day or a weekend if you’re willing to make the drive. These range from smaller beaches on the Potomac River or the Chesapeake Bay that...
Excerpt: Virginia offers a wealth of popular tourism destinations such as Virginia Beach and Shenandoah National Park. While both are incredible places for a holiday, they tend to get booked early during high season. But no worries, Virginia has you covered. All...
Excerpt: When it comes to picturesque shorelines, Virginia makes a strong showing. Some spots, like Assateague and Chincoteague, are well-known for their off-the-beaten-path sands (and the wild ponies that roam them), while other beaches are tucked along the edges of...
By Barbara Noe Kennedy. Cover photo by Tom Saunders via Flickr Excerpt: Admittedly, beaches aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Virginia, the land of Civil War battles, country villages, and the hazy Blue Ridge. But with more than 7,000...
