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The final part of the ascent is a rocky scramble. Bearfence Loop Trail is steep but short, and after just over a mile, I’m clinging to a tree root as I pull myself up to the highest point – and from ...

Virginia is characterized by its rich history and beautiful nature, which makes the state an attractive tourist center. Colonial restorations and important historical monuments are the sites of many ...

Being a large, metropolitan hub nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you can be sure to find plenty of things to do in Roanoke. Roanoke in Virginia is less than a 3-hour drive from ...

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