The Virginia tradition connects generations of Saltwater Cowboys, the descendants of Misty herself, and two islands where wildness reigns
Perfect Summer Weekends

Features
Travel
Unwind aboard a floating bungalow in the Florida Keys. Cruise along a Smoky Mountain byway. Scour the Hammock Coast sand for sharks’ teeth. In the laid-back days of summer, there’s no sense in overthinking a quick getaway. Just pack your bag and go.
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Arts & Culture
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Arts & Culture
Using his Tidewater Virginia roots as inspiration, the crime novelist has skyrocketed to the top of the bestseller lists with his genre-bending take on crime fiction
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Land & Conservation
Along ancient sand dunes, a long-studied, whip-smart bird still astonishes biologists
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Arts & Culture
Scrapyard materials and roadside castoffs transform into whimsical, larger-than-life characters
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Arts & Culture
The region’s women are ruling tennis like never before. Ahead of Wimbledon, here are ten to cheer on.
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Country Accent
As the Holy City’s food scene evolved, so did a chef’s palate
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Good Dog
Between luxurious hair appointments, school acceptance tests, and expensive pranks, two pups keep their family on their toes
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Travel
Adventure awaits all around this rustic Buffalo River town
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Travel
Support the close-knit Appalachian town working together to bounce back
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Travel
Dig into the Shenandoah Valley’s charming hidden gem
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What's in Season
The South’s favorite summer fruit tastes just as sweet in your glass
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Recipe
A mugged-up drink that’s pure refreshment
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Southern Agenda
Goings-on in the region and beyond
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Music
After suffering from success’s growing pains, Taylor Meier and Evan Westfall found healing in fly fishing, friendship, and expanding their sound
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Arts & Culture
Back in her hometown, the model-turned-actor opens up about family life, creative passions, and her latest role in a North Carolina–set drama
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Editor's Letter
Clearing out the office reminds us of the things we carry