Our Guide to the Monticello Wine Trail

The Monticello Wine Trail brings together more than 40 wineries across the countryside surrounding Charlottesville, making it one of the most concentrated and interesting wine regions in Virginia. Its roots go back much further. Thomas Jefferson spent decades trying to establish wine grapes at Monticello in VA and encouraging viticulture throughout the region. He never […]

What to See and Do on a Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip

Stretching 469 miles through the breathtaking landscapes of Virginia and North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Parkway is often called “America’s Favorite Drive.” Designed in the 1930s to connect the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Shenandoah National Park, this scenic route offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and nature. Travelers on a Blue Ridge […]