More than 14 miles of trails allow for hiking and biking around and through Explore Park. Meander through the historic area starting from the Blue Ridge Parkway...
Imagine you’re in the aisle of your favorite grocery store, bombarded with hundreds of the latest and greatest products on the market. After grabbing a box...
The second largest municipal park in the United States, Carvins Cove has plenty to offer – over 60 miles of scenic multi-use trails, including 50 miles of singletrack...
This old-fashioned, Appalachian cake is made with some very rich ingredients — like butter, brown sugar and evaporated milk. Expect a rich cake with a mild...
Considering Virginia’s Natural Bridge appeared in many of the first “Natural Wonders of the World” lists published in the 19th and early 20th centuries, it’s certainly deserving...
You can make this fruity dessert on your stovetop, but to really impress your guests, simmer it in an electric skillet right at the dinner table....
This is an old family recipe that has been passed down to each generation Directions Place 2 tablespoons oil in a 10-in. cast-iron skillet; place in...
This is my mama’s recipe. Directions Preheat oven to 350°. Pour 1/2 cup melted butter into an 8-in. square baking dish. In a small bowl, combine...
Bikesharing makes it easy to commute, shop, dine, and explore your community by bike. Powered by Zagster bikeshare, getting on a bike has never been easier. How...
Directions In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook and stir celery and carrots over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth,...
Browned potatoes are a simple but perfect side for country ham. Not only do the potatoes pick up the flavor of the ham, but they look...
We enjoy these flaky biscuits covered with creamy gravy not only for breakfast, but sometimes for dinner. Directions Preheat oven to 450°. Whisk together flour, baking...
Paddling the Roanoke River downtown is now easier with the opening of a new kayak and canoe launch site made possible by a crowdfunding campaign that...
Directions Preheat oven to 425°. In a small saucepan, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal,...
My mom loved to bake this sky-high apple stack cake. Layer the apple goodness two days before serving. Later, a dusting of confectioners’ sugar is the...
Exercise can slow or prevent the development of macular degeneration and may benefit other common causes of vision loss, such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, new...