Winter Fun At The Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia
With winter just around the corner, there are some great, fun activities to do outdoors in the snow. The Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia is a great destination for those winter outdoor activities.
The Homestead is surrounded by the Allegheny Mountains and covers 15,000 acres. It offers 45 of these acres for skiing and snowboarding as well as lessons for those wanting to brush up on their snow sports activities. You can also cross-country ski, snowmobile, go snow tubing and on snowshoeing tours while staying at this Georgian-style resort.
After that long day of skiing, snowboarding or whatever winter activity you engaged in, relax in the Homestead Spa and treat yourself to a nice soothing massage.
There's something for everyone at The Homestead Resort. Visit their Web site www.thehomestead.com for more information on accommodations and other activities you can enjoy.
Explore The Caverns Of Natural Bridge, Virginia
Are you up for some fun exploration down in some caverns? The Natural Bridge Caverns in Natural Bridge, Virginia are the deepest caverns found along the east coast and were discovered just before the turn of the 20th century and opened to the public in 1977.
Visitors get to descend more than 34 stories deep within the Earth and witness the magnificent display of stalactites and stalagmites as well as the many special features throughout the different caverns. Don't miss out on the Colossal Dome Room which is an enormous dome-shaped cavern that was created over thousands of years.
The Natural Bridge Caverns are open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily and self-guided walking tours last about 45 minutes and begin every 30 minutes. For more information visit the Web site at www.naturalbridgeva.com.
Join The Festivities at Virginia's Craftsmen Christmas Classic Arts & Crafts Festival
It's time to gear up for the 30th Anniversary Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Arts & Crafts Festival in Richmond, Virginia! This event is held at the Richmond Raceway Complex and features original designs and work from more than 450 talented artists and craftspeople from across America.
This show features anything from glass blowing, to metal work, photography, pottery, special foods, clothing, and so many other things for everyone to experience. There is definitely something for everyone here no matter what style, taste or budget you prefer. You also get to see many of the creative processes in action as many of the exhibitors demonstrate throughout the weekend. The event address is. For more info, go to their website; www.gilmoreshows.com. Get your tickets now for the November 6-9th weekend for this festive display and cross some gifts off your Christmas list!
Fishing Along Chickahominy In Virginia
For all of you fishermen out there, Virginia is a great place to get in some fine fishing. Chickahominy Lake and Chickahominy River are both home to fine fishing for many species. Located in the tidewater region of Virginia and separated by Walker's Dam, you'll find striped bass, crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, chain pickerel, bowfin, yellow perch, and catfish.
Chickahominy has excellent launch facilities as well as camping facilities on the lake and river, and there are even bass tournaments held in different locations. So pull out those fishing lures, bass boats, and live fish bait and come enjoy some beautiful scenery and fish-filled waters!
Metallica Fan Morgan Harrington Disappears At Virginia Concert
Yes, we know this blog usually features fun things to do and local attractions, but we also know the people of Virginia will want to help find college student Morgan Harrington. She is vibrant, well liked, creative, and a big Metallica fan. Unfortunately, this lovely 20-year-old student went missing following a Metallica concert at Virginia Tech last week. Hearing the news of Morgan’s disappearance, the heavy metal rock band immediately contributed $50,000 to the reward fund, hoping to find information that will help locate the girl.
Have you seen her? Morgan’s photo can be viewed here. Police did find Morgan’s purse and cell phone in a parking lot the day after the concert. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Virginia authorities immediately.
FBI investigators haven’t found many other clues thus far. Morgan went to the concert with friends. She became separated while they were leaving and told the friends on her cell phone that she would find her own way home. This seems like a strange thing for a young girl to do late at night, though no reports have disclosed any altercation with the group that accompanied her that evening. Her parents, Dan and Gil Harrington, are working to keep media and public focus on their daughter’s disappearance.
