Category Archives: hiking blue ridge
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Our Guests Hiked McAfee Knob!
Posted on November 9, 2012 by Shellie Leete in Blue Ridge Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, hiking blue ridge, mcafee knob, roanoke outsideOur guests at The Claiborne House B&B Kelsey and Adam made the 8 mile round trip hike out to McAfee Knob early October. The leaves were not turning very much, but the view was STUNNING! Click image for larger view The view at the top when you reach McAfee Knob is worth the hike! You [...]
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In the dog house?
Posted on August 17, 2012 by Shellie Leete in Bed and Breakfast Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, claborne house bed and breakfast, hiking blue ridge, romantic bed and breakfast virgniaForget the chocolates, bring your sweetie to The Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast…to get out of the dog house! SEE OUR ROMANTIC GETAWAY PACKAGES HERE SEE OUR ROOMS HERE SEE A LIST OF HIKES HERE ISN’T IT TIME FOR A BLUE RIDGE DAY Y’ALL?
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Going Green in the Blue Ridge
Posted on July 13, 2012 by Shellie Leete in blue ridge wild flowers, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, free things to do in viginia, hiking blue ridge, paddling virginiaHere’s a novel idea, instead of trying to see all the things you can do and spend $ while visiting us here at The Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast, how about those active things that are eco friendly (economical), let me share a few: Go for a wildflower hike and bring your camera (this flower [...]
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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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Wish You Were Here!
Posted on August 9, 2010 by Shellie Leete in biking blue ridge. claiborne house bed breakfast, Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking blue ridge, mollys knob, va is for loversMolly’s Knob at Hungry Mother State Park 2.4 mile strenuous hike up and this was the reward. VA State Parks ROCK! And you thought I was kidding? Click on the image for the LARGER MAGNIFICANT VIEW! See our website for MORE to see and DO in these Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. VIRGINIA IS FOR [...]
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Enjoy the Last-Gasp-Of-Summer
Posted on August 2, 2010 by Shellie Leete in 20th Anniversary Claiborne House, Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking blue ridgeTAKE A HIKEThe surrounding mountains provide the ideal setting for scenic day hikes as well as overnight camping trips. With the Appalachian trail in our backyard and dozens of park trails, the Roanoke Region is great for hiking. APPALACHIAN TRAILThe Appalachian Trail is a 2,175-mile trail following the Appalachian Mountains from Georgia to Maine, 544 [...]
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Valhalla Vineyards in Roanoke
Posted on April 27, 2010 by Shellie Leete in blue ridge parkway 75, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, hiking blue ridge, picnic on the parkway, Roanoke VA, shenandoah valley, valhalla vineyardJust an hour drive from The Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast is Valhalla Vineyards. Spectacular views, award winning wines and events. Valhalla Vineyards has been growing grapes and producing award winning estate wines from a 2000ft. mountaintop overlooking Roanoke Virginia since 1998. The 21 acre vineyard produces world class cabernet sauvignon, syrah, merlot, chardonnay, cab franc [...]
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