Road Trip:Virginia Beach

Delight in sun, fun and a bit of history

by Neha M. Shah

 

A road trip often is an adventure, beckoning travelers to hit the open road. This fall, why not head to Virginia Beach for some sun and fun?

 

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Fall’s fantastic voyage

Take a colorful — and affordable — trip west this season

by Anne Woodman

 

After a long, hot summer, feeling the crisp cool of autumn and viewing layers of color in fall foliage seems overwhelmingly appealing.

 

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Culinary harvest

Pinehurst Wine & Food Festival celebrates 21 years

by Danielle Jackson

 

For the past two decades, Pinehurst Resort has played host to a popular culinary event that draws a crowd for its celebration of international wine and cuisine. Its 21st year is no exception.

 

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Leaping into frog culture

Poison dart species on display at museum

by R. Peyton Hale

 

Travel to the New World Tropics of Central and South America, and you’ll find a diverse group of small and fascinating frogs hopping about during the daytime hours. Poison dart frogs are a group of roughly 250 species that are known for their brilliant warning coloration and distasteful skin toxins. Found from Nicaragua through Bolivia and eastward to the coast of Brazil, these frogs are dispersed across a wide variety of habitats, from cool, montane forests to the Amazonian lowlands.

 

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