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Virginia’s national parks offer opportunities to explore the great outdoors, from the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Shenandoah National Park to the wild ponies on the beach along the Assateague Island National Seashore.

To make the most out of the season this year, add some of these six quintessential Virginia activities—like hiking on the Appalachian Trail and having fun on the James River—to your springtime bucket list. 

Running the gamut from political memoir to fantasy, Stacker used data from Publisher’s Weekly to compile a list of the most popular books in America each year since 1920.

If you’re in Northern Virginia, consider brunching at one of these eight restaurants. You’ll surely get your fair share of savory eggs, as well as lip-smacking brunch cocktails. 

Virginia has a number of independently owned and operated pizzerias that know how to make mouthwateringly good pies. Whether you like a plain cheese pizza or one loaded with a laundry list of toppings, one of these 10 pizzerias will undoubtably appeal to your tastebuds. 

Even if you have a romantic dinner at home or go out for a meal, you can still find unique things to do instead of heading to the movies afterward. Some of the most fun and romantic things you can do with your partner on Valentine’s day allow you to step outside your usual routine…

If you’re looking for a place to escape to for a day trip or weekend getaway, these Virginia small towns will help you slow down and enjoy the Old Dominion.  

Across the commonwealth, these historic restaurants serve up a mix of wonderful historic meals and foods to make anyone nostalgic.

The tiny but mighty team at Dogwood shares their favorite bookstores across Virginia that are worth visiting.