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September 29, 2024

Celebrating Red Wing Roots

September 29, 2024/ Peggy Sijswerda
Celebrating Red Wing Roots

Get to the roots of American music at this summer festival—and find your happy place.

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September 29, 2024/ Peggy Sijswerda/
Experience Virginia, South U.S.
Experience Virginia
July 04, 2024

Focus on Family Fun at Massanutten

July 04, 2024/ Lorraine Eaton
Focus on Family Fun at Massanutten

At Massanutten, I planned to check out the changes in this once quaint ski resort perched atop the mountain for which it is named.

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July 04, 2024/ Lorraine Eaton/
Experience Virginia
resort, vacation, Family
June 01, 2024

Julia Child's Recipe for Life

June 01, 2024/ Peggy Sijswerda
Julia Child's Recipe for Life

Discover the woman behind the apron in “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life.”

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June 01, 2024/ Peggy Sijswerda/
Experience Virginia
Experience Virginia, Food, Food & Drink
April 09, 2024

At Home in Loudon County

April 09, 2024/ Peggy Sijswerda
At Home in Loudon County

Loudoun County is a one-size-fits-all vacation destination.

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April 09, 2024/ Peggy Sijswerda/
Experience Virginia, South U.S.
Travel, united States Travel, Experience Virginia
February 29, 2024

Vacation in Virginia

February 29, 2024/ Peggy Sijswerda
Vacation in Virginia

Here in Virginia, you’ll find plenty of vacation destinations with lots of opportunities for new experiences. Here are some of my favorite Virginia vacation destinations.

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February 29, 2024/ Peggy Sijswerda/
South U.S., Experience Virginia
Experience Virginia, Nature, United States Travel, Spa & Wellness
February 21, 2024

Hit the Slopes in Canaan Valley

February 21, 2024/ Peggy Sijswerda
Hit the Slopes in Canaan Valley

Skiing is challenging for me, but my kids absolutely love it. That’s why I started skiing in the first place. It’s the perfect family vacation.

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February 21, 2024/ Peggy Sijswerda/
Family, Experience Virginia
Experience Virginia, United States Travel, Winter, Family
February 02, 2016

Time Well Spent at Virginia State Parks

February 02, 2016/ Peggy Sijswerda
Time Well Spent at Virginia State Parks

Here amid unspoiled wilderness, the sound of the wind whistling through the treetops is all you hear, and scented pine forests keep you company. 

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February 02, 2016/ Peggy Sijswerda/
Experience Virginia, Nature
February 02, 2016

Primland: The Spirit of the Mountains

February 02, 2016/ Peggy Sijswerda
Primland: The Spirit of the Mountains

Welcome to Primland Resort and Spa, an upscale vacation destination, where, like the stars, the Blue Ridge Mountains seem to go on forever. 

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February 02, 2016/ Peggy Sijswerda/
Experience Virginia, Nature
October 07, 2015

Retreat to Salamander Resort and Spa

October 07, 2015/ Peggy Sijswerda
Retreat to Salamander Resort and Spa

A few moments ago Sheryl Jordan, director of the resort’s equestrian center, invited me to select a horse in the stable. “Find one you connect with,” she said. I picked Whiskey.

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October 07, 2015/ Peggy Sijswerda/
Equine, Experience Virginia

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United States Travel
Paradise Found in Kauai
Paradise Found in Kauai

When you find yourself in paradise, such tempting thoughts steal in, like a mist that separates you from your senses. Not sure what I mean? Go to Kauai, the oldest of the eight Hawaiian islands, and you’ll find out. Its ancient soul renders a powerful magic that seeps in without your knowing.

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Gifts from the Sea in Southwest Florida
Gifts from the Sea in Southwest Florida

My son, Ross, and I decided to embrace the simpler pleasures of life on a trip to the same region that spawned Ms. Lindbergh’s book, Gifts from the Sea. We hoped to reconnect with nature and spend quality time in one of the world’s prettiest paradises.

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Amazing Albuquerque
Amazing Albuquerque

I saw a coyote in Albuquerque, and I rode horses in the cottonwoods. I ate green chiles and met a cowboy. I learned about history and culture and people whose roots go deep into the land. I saw the landscape and marveled at its vastness.

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Saddle Up at White Stallion Ranch
Saddle Up at White Stallion Ranch

Peter and I are here to enjoy a few days of horseback riding and experience a quintessential dude ranch vacation. So saddle up the palomino, and come along on our adventure.

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The Heartbeat of Palm Springs
The Heartbeat of Palm Springs

Palm Springs is multi-dimensional, and those who care to look will find much more than a playground for Hollywood’s rich and famous. 

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Paradise Found in Kentucky
Paradise Found in Kentucky

While Paradise, Kentucky, lives on only in song, you can find your own paradise in the Bluegrass State without trying very hard.

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Top 10 Things To Do in NOLA
Top 10 Things To Do in NOLA

Don’t miss these quintessential Big Easy activities. 

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Celebrating Red Wing Roots
Celebrating Red Wing Roots

Get to the roots of American music at this summer festival—and find your happy place.

Read More →
Focus on Family Fun at Massanutten
Focus on Family Fun at Massanutten

At Massanutten, I planned to check out the changes in this once quaint ski resort perched atop the mountain for which it is named.

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TF is your go-to guide for all things family and features pages full of news and information to help you raise your children to be the best they can be.

 

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This Month’s Travel:

United States Travel
Paradise Found in Kauai
May 4, 2025
Paradise Found in Kauai
May 4, 2025

When you find yourself in paradise, such tempting thoughts steal in, like a mist that separates you from your senses. Not sure what I mean? Go to Kauai, the oldest of the eight Hawaiian islands, and you’ll find out. Its ancient soul renders a powerful magic that seeps in without your knowing.

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May 4, 2025
 

This Month’s Food Find:

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Blissful Bites & Tasty Flights
Blissful Bites & Tasty Flights

Theirs is more than a winery and tasting room. It’s also an airy, full-scale restaurant complete with gift shop, event room, and dog-friendly outdoor seating. There’s even a kids’ menu.

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