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Ice Cream Trail: 6 Southwest Virginia shops to sate your summer sweet tooth

July 29, 2025

From over-the-top milkshakes in Wise to homemade classics in Roanoke, discover the Southwest region’s must-visit ice cream trail before the month melts away.

Ice Cream Trail: 6 Southwest Virginia shops to sate your summer sweet tooth

Can 2 people have a fun day in Lynchburng for $50?

August 24, 2026

A recent report by American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) found that rising prices impacted summer travel in 2026. Among those surveyed, 33% said they chose destinations closer to home, while 33% expressed that they found less expensive options appealing. This week on Beauty and the Budget, we’re offering the best of both worlds—a day…

Can 2 people have a fun day in Lynchburng for $50?

Flock cameras: Where they are in VA, and what to do about them

August 17, 2026

Plus: Want one more coastal adventure before Labor Day? 🏝️ Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Did you have a nice weekend? Your small-town friend over here went to the big city. Well, that is, if you consider Short Pump big—which, coming from a town with one stoplight, I do. My…

Flock cameras: Where they are in VA, and what to do about them

🤫 Shh… we’re sharing Virginia’s secret swimming spots

July 1, 2026

Plus: Help collect 1,776 lbs. of food donations in Virginia Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. My husband spent his 31st birthday in Tha Dawg House. It was pretty Bland, if you ask him. One might even say it was Dismal. Actually, it was a birthday we still talk about, even…

🤫 Shh… we’re sharing Virginia’s secret swimming spots

Dive into fun at these VA waterparks 💦

May 26, 2026

Plus: Spanberger’s vetoes draw criticism from Democrats Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. While Memorial Day is a somber remembrance, the spring holiday also brings with it the promise of summer. Over the long weekend, many waterparks opened their gates for the season, welcoming guests from near and far. I guess…

Free meals for kids: A look into Virginia’s summer feeding programs

June 18, 2024

No child should have to go without food during the summer, but many families struggle to fill their tables when school is out. Thanks to federal, state, and local programs, summer can remain a fun and carefree time for many Virginians. Here’s how the people behind summer feeding programs are bridging the childhood hunger gap.

Free meals for kids: A look into Virginia’s summer feeding programs

Why is this Lynchburg location Virginia’s top Airbnb listing?

May 29, 2025

A converted train caboose overlooking the James River in Lynchburg is Virginia’s most desirable Airbnb, according to the vacation rentals company. Dubbed James Station, the bright red train caboose, originally bought by the owners on Facebook Marketplace, is situated in a historic neighborhood within walking distance of downtown Lynchburg’s shops, restaurants, events, nature walking trails…