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Glamping Bliss: Chasing Phish at Bethel Woods
Since my first glamping adventure at Floyd Fest in Floyd, Virginia, I've been absolutely hooked. It's changed the way I look at outdoor experiences forever. So, you can imagine my excitement as I gear up for a mini-vacation to catch my all-time favorite band, Phish, at Bethel Woods. As I'm nearing my 49th year, pitching a tent and "roughing it" just doesn't hold the same appeal. But my love for the great outdoors? That's as fierce as ever.
Swim for free at Hanging Rock; lake opens May 25
The lake at Hanging Rock State Park opens for the season on Saturday, and thanks to a partnership with local libraries, folks can swim and rent a boat for free. A North Carolina State Parks Annual Pass is now on file at the Danbury, Walnut Cove, and King public libraries. Library patrons can “check out” the pass just like they would a book. The pass can be used at Hanging Rock State Park for six free swim passes and one free boat rental per day. ...
Wildcats set to open new weight rooms
It is an exciting time to be a Wildcat. Last week, West Stokes completed its funding campaign for new weight rooms. There will be full renovations to two weight rooms with the removal of walls and new doorways. The communities of West Stokes and the Stokes County Board of Education have leveraged over $250,000 towards the new weight rooms and fitness facilities. Weight lifting teacher and soccer coach Kelsey Perrell...
Open Your Homes and Hearts: The Kittens Of Floyd, VA Need You!
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around floyd.
Glamping Bliss: Chasing Phish at Bethel Woods
Since my first glamping adventure at Floyd Fest in Floyd, Virginia, I've been absolutely hooked. It's changed the way I look at outdoor experiences forever. So, you can imagine my excitement as I gear up for a mini-vacation to catch my all-time favorite band, Phish, at Bethel Woods. As I'm nearing my 49th year, pitching a tent and "roughing it" just doesn't hold the same appeal. But my love for the great outdoors? That's as fierce as ever.
Wilhem exhibit coming to the Apple Gallery
The Stokes County Arts Council will be opening an exhibit of original art by Eileen Wilhem in the Apple Gallery this month. A reception is scheduled for Saturday, May 25 from 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. in the Apple Gallery, at 500 Main Street in Danbury. Wilhem shared: “Living on a horse farm in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, I am never at a loss for images and inspiration. Watching how the light changes with the seasons and trying to capture its beauty. ...
Trail center expands equestrian and hiking options at Hanging Rock
The recently refurbished Trail Center at Vade Mecum is open to the public, providing a spacious parking lot for horse trailers and cars along with a new access point to Hanging Rock State Park. The facility, in neighboring Stokes County, offers another venue for hiking or horse riding. “It’s just another opportunity for people that are outdoor enthusiasts to have a place to go to hike or ride,” said Phil...
‘A dying art’: New moonshine trail to offer an intoxicating taste of the region’s storied history
Franklin, Patrick and Floyd counties are embracing their ties to bootlegging with the Mountain Spirit Trail, which will feature stops at museums, distilleries and old still sites. The post ‘A dying art’: New moonshine trail to offer an intoxicating taste of the region’s storied history appeared first on Cardinal News.
Keeping the music alive: students perform traditional music at The Arts Place
DANBURY — Jenna Holt might have carried on her grandfather’s traditional music, but she never got the chance. “My grandfather was a wonderful musician, but he passed away before I was born, so I didn’t get to meet him or be able to hear him play,” she said. However, her children, Halle and Hollis Holt, are keeping the tradition alive, thanks to the Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) program offered through...
Reynolds Homestead summer camp registration open
Virginia Tech’s Reynolds Homestead summer camp offerings this year will include opportunities for children ranging from early elementary through high school. The day camps, held at the Homesstead in Critz, Virginia, will be offered in late June and July, and registration is open now. The camp season starts June 24-27 with NatureNauts’ Discovery Camp. Local educator Adrienne Hiatt will offer hands-on learning experiences integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through nature exploration. Students can expect to learn about scientific experimentation, environmental science, biodiversity, and...
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