Mountain Vacation
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Why Smith Mountain Lake Is A Dreamy Virginia Vacation Spot
With a nickname like the Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it is straightforward to see why Smith Mountain Lake is such a beloved position for Virginians. The 20,000-acre lake stretches out around 40 miles with 500 miles of shoreline, and it is all nestled into the loving embrace of the mighty Blue Ridge Mountains. The visually arresting mixture of sparkling deep blue h2o and rolling green hills is genuinely a sight to behold. As the 2nd premier entire body of freshwater in the state, Smith Mountain Lake has been drawing locals from surrounding smaller towns, as very well as metropolitan areas like Roanoke and Lynchburg (each about an hour’s…
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VICKI’S VIEW: The Fall Heard Round the World
By Vicki Brown We watched it drop. Gradually and gently, it wafted and wobbled in the breeze…spinning a little, then straightening and landing with a smooth plop in the ravine beneath. The decline had deep this means for my family. It intended the close of silence and solitude, the finish of peace and quiet….the end of joy. It meant that our vacation had turned into a nightmare. The shock was practically far too awful to bear. It was gone…and we couldn’t get it again or find a different one. The Binky was gone. Permit me back again up and give you much more to this story. My mother and father…
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3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta
Downtown Brevard, NC. Photo: Emma Way/Axios Whether you’re looking for a coastal getaway or mountain retreat, here are three destinations to consider for your next weekend trip. 1. Charleston Photo: Jen Ashley/Axios If you’re ready to trade in oak trees for palms for a weekend, consider visiting Charleston, about 5 hours from Atlanta. Stay: In a brand new tiny home in North Charleston that sleeps four. Do: Prepare your taste buds for the Charleston Wine + Food festival. This year’s event is March 1–5. Details. Hit the beach: Folly Beach, Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms are your closest options, but Kiawah is worth the drive, too. Take a 90-minute…
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Gov. Justice unveils 2023 West Virginia Vacation Guide

 
 “Every year I’m thrilled to see what the Department of Tourism comes up with when it comes to this printed piece,” Gov. Justice said. “This guideline usually takes the cake. Beyond the impressive deal with, within the information is a prosperity of information and it is just gorgeous to glance at. I system on sending a copy to all of my close friends and household and you ought to way too!” West Virginia is the very first condition to have a cover with a lenticular design––by basically buying up the printed tutorial and shifting it again and forth, the possible traveler will be achieved with an image, shot…
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CASCADE VACATION RENTALS NEARLY DOUBLES PORTFOLIO WITH THE ADDITION OF POPLAR RIVER CONDOS AT LUTSEN
Organization Expands Ownership Workforce Peak Time For Producing Reservations Commences Now LUTSEN, Minn., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cascade Holiday vacation Rentals, the biggest assets manager on the North Shore, not long ago added the 72 units of the Poplar River Condos at Lutsen, to their portfolio. The firm, established in 2004, now presents 186 attributes to decide on from, located from south of Duluth to the Canadian border and up the Gunflint Path. The houses assortment from luxury homes on the shores of Lake Remarkable to off-the-grid wilderness lake cabins and now the Poplar River Condos nestled at the base of Lutsen Mountain. Seventy-five of the rentals are pet-welcoming. In addition,…
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12 Best Places to Buy a Cabin in the U.S.
A cabin tucked in the woods is the ultimate cozy getaway. Imagine swapping out noisy, honking cars for the soothing sounds of rustling leaves and babbling streams. Then, mix the earthy smell of wood and wildflowers. If this sounds like heaven to you, you’re not alone. According to home rental company Evolve, cabins have seen a 37 percent jump in popularity since 2021, making this type of property an excellent investment. To help potential second homeowners, the company recently released a report on the best places to buy a cabin in the U.S. “We look at destinations that benefit both investors and guests,” Louis Olds, director of real estate at…