A Weekend in Charming Abingdon VA: Exploring the Virginia Highlands Festival and more

Tucked away in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwestern Virginia, Abingdon is one of my favorite places to explore. Right off I-81 and less than twenty minutes east of Bristol, TN/VA, Abingdon is a crossroads of culture, embodying the perfect blend of mountain serenity, small-town charm, delicious food, arts and culture, and outdoor activities—including […]

Revolutionary Road Trip: Musgrove Mill

After a jam-packed weekend at the 245th anniversary of the Patriot victory at Cowpens, I decided to take a “Revolutionary detour” to an often overlooked but vital battle site: Musgrove Mill, located about thirty minutes south of Spartanburg, South Carolina. As I parked my car and headed toward the visitor center, I could feel the […]