Yep, it’s that time of year.  Time to hop on a hay wagon, time to pluck a ripe pumpkin from a patch of orange and time to get lost in a corn maze. And the best place to do all of that is at Liberty Mills Farm in Somerset. At 34 acres, their corn maze is one of the largest in the country. This year they offer 4 trails - ranging from “Kiddie Friendly” to “Even Old Folks Don’t Get Lost” to … [Read more...]

  A special event is coming to Green Top Sporting Goods in Ashland. Bring the whole family out for free outdoor fun on Sat. Oct. 1st & Sun. Oct. 2nd. The Outdoor Expo will feature hundreds of sporting life vendors, product demos, and exhibits. Keeping with a Fall Festival feel, there are tons of great food options, live music, and a fun-filled Kid Zone. The Outdoor Expo has … [Read more...]

While there, we saw numbers of people with theme-based tee shirts – Pastors, Sunday School classes, Church groups, and the like. The Ark Encounter is an ideal venue for any group or club or just friends. There is so much to see and do, and it’s a Christian experience not likely to be forgotten. By all means, if you have the time, visit The Ark Encounter and if possible, the Creation Museum. You … [Read more...]

  By Alex McCrickard, DWR   During the dog days of summer, many anglers put their rods and reels down and are content to wait until later in the fall for cooler weather.  Unfortunately, these anglers end up missing some of the most exciting warm water fishing conditions of the year. During this time frame, I tend to focus my efforts on one species of fish in Virginia, smallmouth … [Read more...]

  One of Virginia’s great musicians will be performing at one of our state’s great vineyards this Sunday, June 12 when Jimmy O strums his guitar and sings classic rock and roll music at Cross Key’s Vineyards. The Sunday afternoon   event runs from noon to 3 pm, offering visitors an opportunity to bask in a warm summer sun, enjoy brunch, taste some wine, and hear some great blasts from the … [Read more...]

It’s time to pick strawberries in Virginia, and Liberty Farms in Somerset has vines loaded down with luscious, ripe berries.  They have now opened their farm to willing strawberry pickers, and a chance to pluck delicious, red-ripe strawberries straight from the vines. On Saturday, May 28, Liberty Farms will host their annual Strawberry Fest. Guests can sample everything from fresh strawberries … [Read more...]

The Lenten roses in our backyard are all a’bloom. Neither, sleet, snow, cold or ice can slow them down. They bloom – like their name says – during Lenten season, which is now. I think they are cool. My wife Nancy is not so sure because they will spread and overtake the carpet on your living floor if you are not careful. They are prolific little plants, but they are not roses. They are … [Read more...]

  Things may be getting back to normal, or at least more normal than they have been in a while. There will be a Western Virginia Sport Show at the Augusta Expo in Fishersville on February 25-27. Once again, it will be a star-studded affair. Hank Parker, out of tiny Denver, NC, will be on hand. Hank was a two-time winner of the Bassmaster’s Classic, one of only four anglers to ever … [Read more...]

  I can think of no better place to welcome in the cool, clear mornings of fall than on the Outer Banks of North Carolina – one of the world’s great places. My first visit to Nags Head on the Outer Banks left me unimpressed. I was in college at the time and it seemed like a dull place to be. Nothing much happening, just a laid-back cluster of cottages bordering the ocean and the single … [Read more...]

  The annual Sunflower Festival at Liberty Mills Farm in Somerset klicks off this Saturday, August 29. The festival offers the opportunity to pick your own flowers, shop from local vendors, photo ops for the family, outdoor activities for the kids, music, hayrides, a Farmers Market and more. Event tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for the youngsters. Events will be held Saturday and … [Read more...]