New Nature Preserve Established Outside Blacksburg

BLACKSBURG, VA — September 3, 2010 — The Nature Conservancy has established today a new 222-acre nature preserve north of Blacksburg, Virginia, the result of a donation from Mrs. Evelyn Lilly Blake of Daleville.  This new preserve, called the Oscar Jennings and Evelyn Lilly Blake Preserve, protects a large swath of rare calcareous forest and [...]

Families Find Savings with Blue Ridge Parkway Travel Deals

RICHMOND, VA (PRWEB) April 21, 2010 — As the Blue Ridge Parkway, America’s Favorite Drive, celebrates 75 years in 2010, Virginia invites families to join in the fun with travel deals showcasing natural beauty and traditional favorites. The Blue Ridge Parkway is an iconic travel destination, stretching 469 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia [...]

Summer Events Along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia

Celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75th Anniversary with festivals and special events, all summer long. [...]