I know, I’m a little early this year with my Thanksgiving wishes, but since AAA is predicting a four percent increase in travel over last year, a lot of you may be traveling so I wanted to make sure you received our wish. And thanks for traveling too! As Hans Christian Andersen wrote: ” “To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, To gain all while you...
Fall in Loudoun is a great time for driving the scenic byways, visiting farms during the harvest, and checking out all of the great fall festivals. But harvest in Loudoun means something else to me – it’s that time of the year when the apples, winter squashes, and local meats start appearing on menus in the form of comfort food at its best! Stews,...
By Guest Blogger Stacey Sheetz Ah, fall. Loudoun’s scenic countryside is slowly turning to shades of gold and crimson. The days grow shorter and darkness begins to cover the land. There’s a chill in the air and blankets of fog settle into the valleys. Bonfires, pumpkins, and the undead begin to dot the landscape (insert demonic laugh here!) No, my friends, this isn’t a...
Weekend highlighted by first-ever reenactment of Ball’s Bluff held on the actual battlefield. On October 22, 2011, one-hundred and fifty years and a day after the original battle took place, Loudoun County will witness a reenactment of one of the pivotal battles of the Civil War: Ball’s Bluff. This 150th anniversary commemoration will include 1,000 reenactors representing both Union and Confederate forces, cannon, and...
“Get Lost in Loudoun,” Visit Loudoun’s adventure web series in Loudoun, launched last week! The first two episodes, “Paintball Battle” and “Throwing Pottery” were posted last Tuesday and this morning. Check them out below. Also, be sure to register to win a “Getaway for 4” to Loudoun at GetLostinLoudoun.com! “Paintball Battle” “Throwing Pottery” with the Washington Redskins’ Chris Cooley Share on...