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Gas Guzzler Getaway!
Here at Wolf Creek Farm, we are so tired of winter with it’s torrential rains, suffocating snow and bleak, blustery winds. Then, the world situation tops it all off with gas prices that are out of the roof mandating that we here begin carpooling and making sure all of our trips to Mt. Airy (“Mayberry”) are absolutely necessary. If you are also tired of the winter blahs, be sure that spring is on the way here! The birds are singing again and the cows actually have green grass to eat. The lake is a little muddy from recent rains, but will be clearing up soon, and we KNOW the fish are hungry! We are offering a Gas Guzzler Getaway Package to guests booking two or more nights and will discount your stay at 20 cents a mile that it takes you to get here! Call us at 800-416-9653 or e-mail to info@wolfcreekfarmva.com for more information. We’ll look forward to seeing you soon. Offer good until June 30, 2011
To Our Veterans
Thank you so much to all the Veterans who have been calling us in the past week to schedule our “free night” for Veterans’ Day November 10, 2010. We booked this free night with the first veteran who called to inquire about it, but for some unknown “cyber” reason, the bnb4vets.org site has not picked up that we have booked that night. Gary and I feel your disappointment most keenly and wish we could accommodate all the vets and families we have spoken with. We have been unable to correct the situation as of this evening, Sun. Oct. 17 and apologize for your inconvenience. We have been told that some mysterious web person is supposed to correct this within 48 hours.
Please know that there are no words enough to say “thank you” to all the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces. Gary is a Navy Veteran and we proudly fly the US flag and pray for all of our troops daily. We will do this again next year, but instead of using the large websites, will save all the phone numbers from your phone calls and will offer a free night next year ourselves. It is my plan to put all of your phone numbers in a hat and just draw one out. Again, we offer our heartfelt apologizes for your inconvenience and the misunderstandings this has caused.
Guide To The Blue Ridge Parkway – Favorite Things To See And Do
By Nicole Munoz
The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway travels over 469 miles of
mountain tops through North Carolina and Virginia. Along the
way, there are plenty of panoramic overlooks, picnic areas, and
several campgrounds to accommodate both trailers and tents. The
Blue Ridge Parkway also offers more than one hundred hiking
trails, as well as access to larger trail systems like the 2000
mile long Appalachian Trail and the 900 mile Mountain to Sea
Trail in North Carolina.
Many of the short trails offer historical exhibits and live
demonstrations of a forgotten life in the Appalachians. There
are also many other attractions along the Blue Ridge Parkway
that are fun for the entire family. Plan a weekend camping
adventure and enjoy a few of these memorable attractions or
choose to visit one for a unique day trip!
Humpback Rocks is an 800 acre park with various hiking and
bicycling opportunities. The visitor center is located at
milepost 5.8 and features a working 19th century Appalachian
farmstead. Boating access is available at nearby Sherando Lake.
The Stonewall Jackson House offers guided tours of the
confederate general’s home. There are also lush gardens, an
informative museum, and small gift shop. This attraction is
located just off MP 45.6 in Lexington, VA.
Just 15 minutes off the Blue Ridge Parkway at MP 63.7 is The
Natural Bridge, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Aside from this wondrous sight, there is a nature park, a
variety of peculiar museums, and a living village displaying the
life of Indians who once inhabited the area. The Virginia Safari
Park is also located minutes away.
Peaks of Otter is a 5000 acre park between MP 84 and MP 87 of
the Blue Ridge Parkway. Surrounded by the Jefferson National
Forest, this parkway attraction provides a variety of hiking
trails. Visitors can see live interpretations at the old Johnson
Farm and view the first travel lodge in the area, Polly Wood’s
cabin. Peaks of Otter also features a picnic area and
restaurant, campground and lodge, and a 24 acre lake, so bring
your Coleman inflatable kayak.
Virginia’s Explore Park, located just off MP 115.1, is a
cultural attraction with living history demonstrations, a
restaurant, and a variety of outdoor activities, including
hiking, fishing, and kayaking.
Mill Mountain and Roanoke Mountain, located off Blue Ridge
Parkway MP 120, offer a campground, a variety of hiking trails,
and Mill Mountain Discovery Center, an educational attraction
with fun hands-on environmental exhibits. Roanoke, VA also has a
variety of attractions only minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway,
including a zoo, caverns, and museums.
Rocky Knob is a 4800 acre park at MP 167 offering the only
cabin rentals on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Rocky Knob has 15 miles
of hiking trails and is also the location of the restored Mabry
Mill, a very popular parkway attraction. The Mabry Mill offers
self-guided tours of Appalachian life more than a century ago
and also features a country restaurant and a gift shop.
The Blue Ridge Music Center is located at MP 213 and features
outdoor musical performances during the summer with an emphasis
on bluegrass.
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CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT AT LAUREL HILL, BIRTHPLACE OF JEB STUART |
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Region: Blue Ridge Highlands Laurel Hill Driving Directions | What’s Nearby Living history at Laurel Hill, the birthplace of Major General J.E.B. Stuart, near Ararat, Virginia. Don’t miss one of the highest-quality re-enactment events in the world! The Blue Ridge Mountains will ring again with the clash of sabers, the thunder of the big guns, and the battle cries of the bloodiest war ever fought! Date/Hours: Admission Fee: $8.00 Children Welcome Telephone: Email: Website: |
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