Category Archives: Bedford VA
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Deep rugged gorge, panoramic views, scenic cascade waterfall
Posted on June 19, 2012 by Shellie Leete in Bedford VA, Blue Ridge Parkway, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, fallingwaster cascades, flat top, hiking blue ridge, Peaks of Otter, Roanoke VA, sharp top, Smith Mountain LakeReady to get outside? Check out Fallingwater Cascades Loop. This hike is in nearby Bedford VA near Peaks of Otter on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Only about 40 minutes from The Claiborne House! Something special to see at the end of your hike! It will take approximately 1.5 hours and considered a “moderate” hike. It is [...]
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Trivia Tuesday
Posted on May 1, 2012 by Shellie Leete in Bedford Boys, Bedford VA, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, D-Day Memorial, Saving Private RyanDid you know?The movie “Saving Private Ryan” was based on the book “Bedford Boys” which is about the town suffering the highest loss per capita during the D-Day, Bedford VA.The National D-Day Memorial honors the Allied forces that participated in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 during World War II. With its stylized [...]
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Psalteries, Zithers and Dulcimers – Made By Hand in Virginia
Posted on November 11, 2010 by Shellie Leete in appalachian dulcimer, Bedford VA, Claiborne House Bed Breakfast, james jones instruments, luthier, music instruments hand made, virginia dulcimerJames Jones has been building fine custom musical instruments since 1978 in rural Bedford, Virginia. Working alone in a wood shop he designed and built, and has developed designs for ten different acoustic instruments. James says “No assembly lines, just a lot of individual attention from start to finish. I can work with you to individualize [...]
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Getaway to Bedford of the Blue Ridge
Posted on June 28, 2010 by Shellie Leete in Bedford VA, Blue Ridge Mountains, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, DDay Memorial, old liberty station, Virginia is for loversGetaway to Bedford of the Blue Ridge Highlights: Bedford National D-Day Memorial Peaks of Otter Appalachian Trail from Bedford Smith Mountain Lake State Park Washington & Jefferson National Forest Hickory Hill Vineyards Peaks of Otter Winery White Rock Vineyards Virginia is Ruggedly Beautiful, Enticingly Exciting and Teeming with History! Come experience a valley nestled among Virginia’s [...]
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Cowboy Up this Father’s Day!
Posted on April 3, 2010 by Shellie Leete in Bedford VA, blue ridge mountains. claiborne house bed breakfast, DDay Memorial, father's day trail ride, Peaks of Otter, Reba Farm InnTRAIL RIDE AND CAMPFIRE LUNCH Ride through the mountains and countryside atop a 1000 lb animal for the experience of a lifetime! Cowboy Up this Father’s Day with a Trail Ride and Cowboy campfire lunch at Reba Farm inn near Bedford/Peaks of Otter. June 10th 11:00 AM $60.00 per person. Celebrate Fathers Day outdoors with [...]
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Never Forget – Sept 19
Posted on September 9, 2009 by Shellie Leete in Bedford Boys, Bedford VA, Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, D-Day Memorial, Never ForgetNever Forget- Hundreds of motorcycles will roll into the National D-Day memorial on Saturday, September 19 for “Never Forget” – a tribute to POWs/MIAs presented by members of Rolling Thunder, a nationally-recognized organization of veteran motorcycle enthusiasts. “Never Forget” takes place from 1pm-2pm in Gray Plaza. Seating is limited, and guests are encouraged to bring [...]
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Discover the distinctive beauty of Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
Posted on August 3, 2009 by Shellie Leete in Bedford VA, Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia, Blue Ridge Parkway, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, Poplar Forest, Smith Mountain Lake, Thomas Jefferson summer homePursuit of Happiness Story by Lynda Imirie Photo courtesy of the Corp for Jefferson’s Poplar Forest Long before Smith Mountain Lake became a retreat/retirement destination away from the frenzy of city life, one of the United States’ most famous presidents chose this corner of Southwest Virginia to build his own private getaway in a quiet, [...]
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