A 42-year-old man – a father, a husband, a son – has come to the emergency department with a splitting headache. It’s been there for months,...
Located a short drive from downtown Roanoke, Dragon’s Tooth sits high atop Cove Mountain along the Appalachian Trail and is one of the best hikes in Virginia’s Blue...
Directions Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, brown chicken in butter; remove and set aside. In the same pan, combine the onion, celery, parsley,...
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in the world, with sometimes life-threatening consequences. A high-protein, calorie-reduced diet can cause the harmful...
“Wet” your appetite (pun totally intended) for Virginia paddling on the gorgeous Upper James River Water Trail that meanders through the Blue Ridge Mountains. If paddling isn’t your...
Apple Orchard Falls can be reached from the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 78.4 at Sunset Field. The hike down to the falls is approximately 1.5...
Directions In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Brown pork chops on both sides; remove from pan, reserving drippings. In...
Kids as young as four can swing from the trees – literally – at Treetop Quest, Explore Park’s aerial obstacle course. Tarzan swings, tightropes, zip lines, and...
Just as your business has key performance indicators (KPI’s), your health and personal performance do as well. And one of those key indicators is your brain....
Even before the onslaught of COVID-19, the fitness industry was going through a fairly dramatic transformation. Traditional gyms full of bulky equipment and machines were losing...
Parveen Panwar is an entrepreneur, angel investor and meditation teacher, offering courses and workshops as Mister Activated. Panwar talks with Jessica Abo about seven practices for improving...
For the cornbread • 1 ¾ c buttermilk • ¼ c vegetable oil • 2 c self-rising cornbread mix Mix ingredients and bake in an 8” pan (cast iron...
Pick your spot from 500 miles of beautiful shoreline at Smith Mountain Lake. Fish, camp, picnic, or just relax by the water with the family. Boat rentals...
I use this dish often when the schedule gets tight and I need a “hurry up” vegetable to cook. It adds plenty of substance to a...
As the number of days we’re spending in lockdown – or simply still working from home (if we would rather be in the office) – continue...
Roaring Run Falls is one of the most accessible natural wonders of Virginia’s Blue Ridge. A leisurely, family-friendly hike winds along the edge of Roaring Run...