Free Saturday planetarium shows in Harrisonburg, Virginia entertain, teach

Posted by Susan in Uncategorized on Apr 4th, 2011 | 0 comments

Public programs offered free of charge each Saturday at the state-of-the art James Madison University planetarium in Harrisonburg, Va., located within walking distance of the city's visitor center, are a treat for kids and grownup visitors alike.

Tags: science, JMU, astronomy, Harrisonburg, kids

Virginia Maple syrup is flowing for this year’s annual Highland County festival

Posted by Susan in Uncategorized on Apr 3rd, 2011 | 0 comments

The Highland County Maple Festival in Monterey, Va. has been held over two weekends in March for more than 50 years, and regularly attracts tens of thousands of people. Director Carolyn Powhosky says the festival appeals to people as it's been; there's never much need to reinvent it.

Tags: Allegheny Mountains, travel, tour, maple syrup, things to do

LOVE – Virginia is for Lovers

Posted by Susan in Uncategorized on Mar 15th, 2011 | 0 comments

Virginia is the ideal place for loved ones to connect completely with each other on vacation. Virginia offers beaches, outdoor recreation, amusement parks, scenic drives, museums, wineries and world-class state and national parks, and is located within a day's drive or less of 60 percent of the US population, maximizing your family's quality vacation time.

Tags: experience, commonwealth, Family, love, travel