Recreation

One waterfall is fun to see in nature but several all at once is truly a special sight. Valley Falls State Park in Fairmont, West Virginia boasts four waterfalls in …

Unless you are Queen Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen,” you probably have not gotten the opportunity to visit an ice castle, in person. The good news is, if you’ve ever wanted …

1. Let It Snow at Wintergreen Resort Nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains, Wintergreen Resort is an ideal destination to introduce your kids to skiing and snow sports. My sons …

By Krista L. Hawley Winter in Boston can be a dark time. When a mid-morning snowstorm can make for a six-hour commute home; when foodie arguments erupt over who makes …

By Shuan Butcher The sight of dozens of cars going in circles at 200 miles per hour just inches apart from each other, the sound of the engines roaring, the …

By Gina Gallucci-White When visiting the small town of Luray, Va., you may be tempted to fill up your camera with images from the picturesque Shenandoah Valley; however, nature’s beauty …

By Gina Gallucci-White Instead of letting your kids play with tiny versions of construction equipment, why not let them operate real machinery? Diggerland USA gives kids the opportunity to get …

By Gina Gallucci-White  At first glance, a Harris’s Hawk looks heavy. With a body length of about 18 to 22 inches and a wingspan between 3 ½ and 4 feet, …

By Gina Gallucci-White  While taking a road trip through Virginia to hot spots such as Luray Caverns or Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive, take a break to stretch your legs …

by Gina Gallucci-White Pirate cruises have grown in popularity during the last decade. Travelers will find dozens of options stretching from Maine to Florida. How did these adventures become so …