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Camping on the New at the Blue - The Big Blue
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Camping on the New at the Blue. Posted by Guest Writer. Oct 7th, 2014. Great fishing–check. Cool camping in a real tipi–check. Canoeing, kayaking and tubing down the second oldest river in the world–check, check, check. Donnie and Janie Turner are the couple who have it all. They own Blue Cat on the New, an outfitter on the New River in Draper, Virginia. I was the only one staying there for the two nights that I had booked a camp spot, a Sunday and Monday night. Donnie had just entertained a full ‘ho...
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The Catfish Bottom Dweller - The Big Blue
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The Catfish Bottom Dweller. Posted by Guest Writer. In Art in the Mountains. Jun 30th, 2014. Contributed by Mary Kate Nicely and Joey Ellis. Radman said, Every piece of art is different and unique. You can’t make the same piece twice. This statement is true about his works and many other artisans’ works in SWVA. He is a passionate artisan, who never gives up. Rick Radman is a perfect candidate to introduce you to the creative culture in SWVA. The Catfish Bottom Dweller. September 25th, 2014.
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Unexpected Art from an Unexpected Artist. Posted by Guest Writer. Jun 30th, 2014. Contributed by Brock Burnette, Dakotya Douglas and Jubilee Melton The humming of a wheel spinning, the pounding thud of a slab of fresh clay against a . Walking My Mountains to Prepare to Walk the Camino de Santiago. Posted by Penelope Moseley. Jun 25th, 2014. The founder of Taoism, Lao-tzu, is attributed with saying The longest journey begins with a single step. My journey began around 2000 when I was fir. Jun 25th, 2014.
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Would you like to write for us? - The Big Blue
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Would you like to write for us? Oct 22nd, 2014. About The Big Blue Magazine. A surprising, informative publication wrapped in beauty, sensitivity and innovation,. Is dedicated to be the voice of the people. Is a non-stock organization created to be the preeminent magazine (e-magazine) to bring visitors to the area in the Blue Ridge Mountains; as an avenue and vehicle to promote the richness of travel; to export this richness to this community and beyond; to educate the reader. Particularly,. Destinations...
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Fuzzy Mascots Archives - The Big Blue
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Posted by Guest Writer. Oct 22nd, 2014. Originally published in The Big Blue, Vol 1 Issue 2. 2007. The Frey’s no longer operate their B&B. Perchance to Dream… By Mitone L. Gri. September 25th, 2014. Ghosts of Major Graham Mansion. September 25th, 2014. Covering Main Street Hillsville VA. September 8th, 2014. Art in the Mountains. Beyond Our Big Blue Borders. 2014 The Big Blue Magazine. Editors: Mitoné.
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Ghosts of Major Graham Mansion - The Big Blue
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Ghosts of Major Graham Mansion. Posted by Guest Writer. Sep 25th, 2014. PUBLISHERS NOTE: This article was written and published in the Big Blue Magazine in 2008. The mansion now puts on a Haunted tour every October. Though they held another GrahamFest this year, the link to the GrahamFest website is no longer active. You can find out more about the Haunting tradition at HauntedGrahamMansion.com. And more about the history and Civil War events at MajorGrahamMansion.com. My tour guide that day was Mary Lin...
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Rocket Propelled Ginger Beer - The Big Blue
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Rocket Propelled Ginger Beer. Posted by Guest Writer. Sep 25th, 2014. Sandy and Denny Troth. Contributed by Sandy Troth, Fries Virginia. The instructions were to leave the brew to ferment for 1 week and then taste and refrigerate if ready. I was supposed to check the brew on the day of our return. We brought the first bottle up from the basement to the kitchen. We set the bottle onto the cabinet, and both of us held the bottle while we opened it. Instant goose egg. Lost all the ginger beer. We have devel...
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Who We Are - The Big Blue
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Jun 30th, 2014. A surprising, informative publication wrapped in beauty, sensitivity and innovation,. Is dedicated to be the voice of the people living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina. Advocates for, and educates about, the natural resources, arts, crafts, architecture, agriculture, history, culture, and exceptional individuals that populate this unique and beautiful region of the United States. Hillsville, VA 24343. P O Box 452. Hillsville, VA 24343.
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Business Archives - The Big Blue
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So clean, I ate off the floor! Posted by Penelope Moseley. Nov 5th, 2014. The Dutch Oven, in Hillsville, Virginia, is so clean, I ate off the floor! My floors are not always clean but I still practice the 5-second rule. Gran. Covering Main Street Hillsville VA. Posted by Penelope Moseley. Sep 8th, 2014. How wonderful there’s a Ridge business again on Main Street {Hillsville}, reminisced Ruthie Ridge Griggs, life-long resident of Hillsville and daught. September 25th, 2014. Ghosts of Major Graham Mansion.
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Covering Main Street Hillsville VA - The Big Blue
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Covering Main Street Hillsville VA. Posted by Penelope Moseley. Sep 8th, 2014. Laura and Jamie welcoming customers. How wonderful there’s a Ridge business again on Main Street {Hillsville}, reminisced Ruthie Ridge Griggs, life-long resident of Hillsville and daughter of C. E. Ridge, owner of a onetime staple of Hillsville’s Main Street shopping, C.E. Ridge’s 5 and 10 Store. Laura Ridge Sinclair opened The 304 North Main Shop , a custom upholstery business, in mid-August after only two weeks of prep time.