Aila Boyd is a Virginia-based educator and journalist. She received her MFA in writing from Lindenwood University.
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Latest from Aila Boyd
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Black-owned restaurants in Virginia: Where to eat this August
Celebrate Black Business Month by dining at one of these Black-owned restaurants in Virginia.
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15 stops along Virginia’s unofficial Beltway Beer Trail
Explore the best brews Northern Virginia has to offer by taking a trip along the Beltway Beer Trail.
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Everything there is to know about the ‘world’s oldest ham’
Marvel at the world’s oldest ham, which is more than 124 years old, in Smithfield, Virginia.
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Your guide to free museum days in Virginia
Feed your curiosity for no cost by visiting one of these history, art, and military institutions on free museum days in Virginia.
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Where to find the 15 most scenic areas for dispersed camping in Virginia
Find the best views for dispersed camping in Virginia.
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Microvolunteering in Virginia: What it is & how to do it
Contribute to your community even if you only have an hour to spare by microvolunteering in Virginia.
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Virginia’s most scenic sunset-viewing spots (that you can access for free!)
From mountain cliffs to sandy beaches, here’s your guide to free scenic sunset viewing in Virginia.
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6 last-minute day trips in Virginia to make before school starts
Have an adventure before school starts by going on a day trip to one of these six Virginia destinations.
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Out of 44 state parks in Virginia, here are the top 12
These are the 12 Virginia State Parks you should visit to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the park system.
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Best places to picnic all summer long in Virginia
Pack your basket and go for a picnic at one of these idyllic settings in Virginia.






















