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Welcome to Appalachia – Make Y’self ta Home!
Posted on May 19, 2012 by Shellie Leete in blue ridge parkway. biking blue ridge. claiborne house bed breakfast, flat footin, Floyd Country Store, Franklin County VA, The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music TrailBLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN CULTURE Footlights of the Blue Ridge Heritage Music Program in Rocky Mount, VA At The Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast I blog, post, and tell guests about the different happenings around our Franklin County and nearby Floyd where they can enjoy some real mountain culture. There are wing-dings every night of the [...]
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We said goodbye to an old friend this week…
Posted on July 16, 2011 by Shellie Leete in blue ridge parkway. biking blue ridge. claiborne house bed breakfast, fall leaves virginiaOUR BEAUTIFUL SUGAR MAPLE We have innjoyed her for 8 of her 99 years. We were told by Miss Fenie next door (Mrs Josephine Angle-Robinson who was born in that house) that these big maples were all planted when she was born. She has since gone to Sweet Beulah Land, so we visited her stone [...]
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One Virginia Souvenir Not To Take Home With You From Virginia
Posted on June 21, 2011 by Shellie Leete in blue ridge parkway. biking blue ridge. claiborne house bed breakfastTick Prevention Information Sharing this article from VirginiaOutdoors.com and Virginia State Parks: Be warned this might really tick you off! One Thing Not To Take Home With You From Virginia State Parks By Nancy Heltman A visit to a Virginia State Park is full of family fun. Whether you are hiking, picnicking, camping, boating, fishing… you will bring home [...]
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Featured hike – Falls Ridge Natural Preserve
Posted on April 16, 2011 by Shellie Leete in blue ridge parkway. biking blue ridge. claiborne house bed breakfast, falls ridge preserve, roanokeoutside.comGET OUTSIDE! Falls Ridge Natural Preserve. This hike gets a lot of attention from area hikers because of it’s beautiful waterfall, intriguing caves, rare plants, and convenient location. Hiking is a Blue Ridge Past Time in Virginia! Part of a steep, rugged ridge that rises from the valley of the north fork of the Roanoke River, Falls Ridge Preserve [...]
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What’s your drive this Fall? We got ‘em all here in Virginia!
Posted on October 15, 2010 by Shellie Leete in blue ridge parkway 75, blue ridge parkway. biking blue ridge. claiborne house bed breakfast, The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail, va bed breakfast, va lodgingVirginia Scenic Drives Make for Colorful Fall Getaways Each fall when Virginia’s leaves turn brilliant shades of red, yellow and orange the Commonwealth becomes a favorite destination for those who love the splendor of autumn foliage. The tranquility and beauty of autumn in Virginia provides the perfect setting in which to reconnect with each other. [...]
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Moonlight Trail Rides
Posted on September 27, 2010 by Shellie Leete in Blue Ridge Parkway, blue ridge parkway. biking blue ridge. claiborne house bed breakfast, moonlight trail ride, Peaks of Otter, Reba Farm Inn, va is for loversROMANCE UNDER THE MOON with a 1000 POUND ANIMAL BETWEEN YOUR LEGSLocated in enchanting Bedford County, VA a stone’s throw from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Peaks of Otter; a short drive to D-Day Memorial, Smith Mtn Lake, Lynchburg and Roanoke. Horseback trail riding., a visit here will relax and yet exhilarate you. Upcoming Special [...]
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TRASH TALKIN’ IN VIRGINIA
Posted on September 25, 2010 by Shellie Leete in blue ridge parkway. biking blue ridge. claiborne house bed breakfast, virginia state parks, virgnia is for loversWhen is litter more than trash at a Virginia State Park? Orig post Monday, September 6, 2010 by Shellie Anne As you know, it is never okay to litter in a Virginia State Park, unless you’re a tree. IT IS A PHENOMENON CALLED LEAF LITTER. Fall is quickly approaching so make your plans to enjoy [...]
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Schmooze and Cruise Package
Posted on September 25, 2010 by Shellie Leete in blue ridge parkway. biking blue ridge. claiborne house bed breakfast, getaway packages va, schmooze and cruise, va bed breakfast, va is for loversTour Smith Mountain Lake with Pizazz! Schmooze and Cruise Package at The Claiborne House B&B includes: One night stay (any room of your choice) Fresh Fragrant Flowers in your room upon arrival Sparkling Cider set up elegantly awaiting your check-in Inncredible Breakfast in the morning Stealing a kiss near the Pond – FREE A Dinner Cruise [...]
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Why Visit the Blue Ridge Parkway?
Posted on September 13, 2010 by Shellie Leete in blue ridge parkway. biking blue ridge. claiborne house bed breakfast, virginia blue ridge lodging, Virginia is for loversBLUE RIDGE PARKWAY in VIRGINIA – created at http://animoto.com After a visit to the Skyline Drive construction site, the newly-elected President Franklin D. Roosevelt agreed with Virginia’s Senator Harry Flood Byrd that the new road should have an addition which would connect the Shenandoah National Park to the new Great Smoky Mountains National Park located [...]
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Mountain Biking Roanoke Style
Posted on August 13, 2010 by Shellie Leete in blue ridge parkway. biking blue ridge. claiborne house bed breakfast, carvins cove. roanoke mountain biking, Virginia is for loversCarvin’s Cove Trail System Mountain Bike Trail Roanoke, Virginia Description: Expert trails include Hi-De-Ho, the Gauntlet, the Trough, the Comet,Clownshead and Stickman. Intermediate trails include the Thousand Foot Climb (a fire road), the Hoe Trail, Mad Cow,the Girlscout trail and Funhouse. Beginner trails are Kit and Kaboodle, the Skillet, Easy Street and the Enchanted Forest. Trails [...]
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