Visitors to Newport News in mid-April will no doubt encounter issues with traffic patterns not normally seen in this Tidewater Virginia city.

The Virginia’s Crossroads region has a lot going on.

Every year since 1990, the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival has earned its nickname, “The Greatest Jazz Festival in the World,” with four days of music in coastal Delaware. And this year’s festival, which is scheduled for October 12-15, should be no exception. 

Located in historic Abingdon, Barter Theatre is the country’s longest-running professional theater and has been designated the State Theater of Virginia.

It’s the sweetest event of the year in Virginia! Nestled in the peaceful, rural mountains of the western border of the Commonwealth, travelers can take a step back in time for a cultural and culinary adventure at the annual Highland County Maple Festival during the second and third weekends …

The nationally acclaimed annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest, presented by Berks Arts, will begin a 10-day extravaganza for fans of every form of jazz on Friday, March 24 in downtown Reading. This year’s spectacular lineup will feature some of the most celebrated artists on the scene today, incl…

Feeling “In the Mood” for some fabulous toe-tapping music? Looking for a “Sentimental Journey” this month? Even if your itinerary does not include “April in Paris,” February in Norfolk has its own special appeal: Get your tickets now for Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, appearing for one ni…

Reading Blues Fest, the annual celebration of traditional and contemporary blues presented by Berks Arts, will take place at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Reading from Thursday, November 17 through Sunday, November 20.

After a two-year hiatus, Heritage Weekend has returned to Hardy County with the mission to celebrate Appalachian traditions and West Virginia history.

“Going downtown” can conjure visions of towering concrete and steel edifices, a constant din of vehicle motors and sirens, gridlocked traffic, and hurrying crowds.

For nearly half a decade, the Virginia Lake Festival has transformed Clarksville, Virginia, into a destination for hot-air balloon aficionados, music fans, craft lovers, kids, and anyone else who wants to have a darn good time.

With 70,000 acres of parklands, one of the tallest bridges in the country, and one of the oldest rivers in the world, it’s no secret why New River Gorge attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors, especially in the summer.

Ready for some high-energy excitement? Check out Dominion Raceway & Entertainment in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. As the Mid-Atlantic’s premier racing venue, the site features a road course, an oval track, and a street racing course with NASCAR and other motorsports events almost every…

Spring is in full bloom, and Frederick County, Maryland, has plenty of ways to celebrate. Just a short drive from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, you’ll find a full roster of fairs and festivals to welcome the warmer months.

Sneaking vegetables into our kids’ favorite dishes is a time-honored tradition of parenthood. But getting kids excited about learning can be a bit trickier. That’s where Colonial Williamsburg comes in.

Since 1997, Virginia Arts Festival has brought world-class performing artists each spring to venues and stages in Coastal Virginia. That’s twenty-five seasons of joyful, thrilling, humbling, unifying, beautiful art, and the festival plans to mark this milestone with a season suitably spectacular.

The 31st annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest, held in Pennsylvania’s Berks County, will open on April 1, launching a 10-day celebration of jazz in all its manifestations, from blues to Big Band, from bebop to contemporary, from fusion to Latin.The nationally acclaimed festival, presented by Berk…

Jimmy Stewart passed away 24 years ago, but his spirit lives on in his quaint hometown.

The holidays are coming, and the Pocono Mountains is the perfect place to celebrate with family and friends. Located within easy driving distance of major metropolitan hubs like New York and Philadelphia, the Poconos is home to picturesque small towns, seasonal activities, exciting outdoor a…

It’s late afternoon at North Pole. Santa and Rudolph are looking over spreadsheets of activities for the holiday.

August is here already, And we’re scratching our heads and asking, “Where did the summer go?” With a few weeks left to celebrate summer, why not head to one of your favorite Atlantic beaches to wrap up the season? Give these coastal destinations some thought when planning your next beach trip.

Map out some time on your summer calendar. Every August, plan on enjoying some fantastic live jazz music in a beautiful setting right on the Potomac River waterfront on the 75 acres of Mt. Bethel Retreat Center, circa 1898. This year, on Aug. 28 head to the Mt. Bethel Retreat Center in King …

When the dog days of August make you want to run for the hills, head southwest from D.C. to Lake Anna, a Virginia haven for boaters, fishers and lovers of all types of water sports. Boating is king here and if you don’t own your own float you can rent all types of boats for a day or half a d…

LOCKN’ Farm Summer 2021 is three weekends in a row of live music and activities in the fantastic scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

After last year’s hiatus due to COVID-19 guidelines, music enthusiasts will be pleased to know that Berks Jazz Fest returns to Reading, Pa. Held from Aug. 13-22, this year marks the festival’s 30th anniversary. Spectators can view an impressive lineup of both returning and new artists at sev…

Now that a hybrid school year of online and in-person classes is coming to a close for many, families will no doubt be looking for opportunities to spend time together out of the house and away from the computer. Less than an hour away from D.C., Howard County has an outdoor getaway in store…

Organizers of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania’s, annual Victorian Christmas event have come together for 2020 to offer a COVID-19 friendly celebration. The event is planned for Dec. 11 and 12 in the small community, just 12 miles from Penn State University.

While the nation continues to practice social distancing and takes extra precautions to stay healthy, we may feel we are neglecting the places and activities we love the most. Shenandoah Valley in particular is full of adventures and excursions that visitors and residents are itching to get …

There’s music in the air this summer in Chestertown, Maryland, as the National Music Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary. The annual two-week long event is scheduled from August 8 to 15, 2020 (originally planned for May 31 to June 13). Audiences will enjoy over 30 concerts and 200 rehea…

The LOCKN’ Festival draws folks to Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains like, well, true-blue Deadheads to the Grateful Dead. LOCKN’ is the premier jam band event of the east, and an all-star celebration of Grateful Dead founder Phil Lesh’s 80th birthday this summer makes the eight-year-old festi…

Howard County natives know that once the daffodils begin to pop and the frozen ground begins to thaw, more than just spring is on its way. Once the weather begins to warm, the charming, suburban region doesn’t waste a moment before a myriad of festivals begin, ranging from all types of arts …

Located along the Intracoastal Waterway in the heart of Coastal Virginia, the City of Chesapeake is full of parks, trails and waterways, a perfect spot for a spring getaway. From the scenic Northwest River Park & Campground to the hauntingly beautiful and historic Great Dismal Swamp Nati…

America’s origin story is rooted far beyond the prestige of stately monuments and political heritage. Within reach of the nation’s capital, Virginia’s historic cities and towns have long played an influential role in U.S. history. Among them is the quaint and scenic city of Fredericksburg.

The flowers are blooming. The grass is getting greener. There’s no snow in sight. It’s time to go skiing!

The Federal News Network speaks with Recreation News Publisher Karl Teel about interesting things to do in and near the nation’s capital.

When most people think of Presidents Day, the first thing that may come to mind is our first president — or maybe a day off work. Either way, James Monroe probably doesn’t make the cut of presidents associated with this holiday, but the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library is ready to pu…

Since 1997, the Virginia Arts Festival has brought world-renowned performers to coastal Virginia, making this beautiful region — with its white sand beaches and wildlife-rich waterways, lively family recreation options, and centuries of history to explore — a destination for performing arts lovers.

Reading Pennsylvania, known for railroads, pretzels and outlet shopping is also an underrated jazz destination.

Create your own adventures at Massanutten Resort with a frosty challenge on the ski slopes and a relaxing plunge into their tropical indoor waterpark. Less than two hours from Washington in Virginia’s gorgeous Shenandoah Valley, the four-season resort is situated at 2,922 feet of elevation n…

Wytheville is an old Southwest Virginia town with established attractions that include a long-running musical dinner theater, the birthplace museum of the spunky First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson, and nearby New River Trail, Virginia’s longest, skinniest rail trail park.

If you’re a car camper, an RVer or a moto lover who thrives in the out-of-doors trekking through the wilderness, you just might be an overlander. A burgeoning industry with products and services catering to do-it-yourself outdoor enthusiasts has taken root in America and is coming to Infinit…

Split Rock Resort in beautiful Lake Harmony Pennsylvania embraces all the ways beauty, blended with festivities, comes to be in the Pocono Mountains. Escape to the great outdoors with spectacular four-season attractions.

Martinsburg, despite being so convenient to Washington D.C. and Baltimore is a world away, and in October it’s even more eerily different! Check out what’s going on in October.

Thanks to J.K. Rowling’s popular Harry Potter series, thousands of children around the world have been turned on to reading, especially when they delve into the author’s enticing books, which transport them to a magical world!

Fall is a great time to head to the Lancaster, Pa., area where there are new things to explore along with some old favorites.