Tag Archive | "Virginia"

Waiting for the End of the World

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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Waiting for the End of the World

With the economy on the brink and that pesky apocalypse still looming, sales of fallout shelters — even luxury models — are at an all-time high.

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Tough Mudder: An Obstacle Race Without the Wait

Thursday, November 3, 2011

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Tough Mudder: An Obstacle Race Without the Wait

Found in 26 states, Tough Mudders are obstacle courses as they should be — wait-free, lung-burning, wet, cold, and, well, tough.

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Why Virginia Shook: Explaining the 5.9 Quake

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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Why Virginia Shook: Explaining the 5.9 Quake

Chuck Demets isn't surprised an earthquake shook the east coast today. Here, the plate tectonics expert explains what caused the disturbance, and how to prepare for the next hit.

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Five Long-Distance Cycling Tours

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

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Five Long-Distance Cycling Tours

There's no finer way to explore the country than a multiday bike-camping tour. From Washington to North Carolina, here are our five favorite rides.

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Your Perfect Weekend October 16-18

Thursday, October 15, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend October 16-18

Autumn is in full swing, so head to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia for a wilderness weekend, escape to the warmer environs of the San Francisco Bay Area for concerts and kayaking, or kick back and imbibe some beers at the Midwest Beerfest in Wichita, Kansas.

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Your Perfect Weekend June 5-7

Thursday, June 4, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend June 5-7

This weekend is all about action as a litany of extreme sports invade Vail, sand soccer hits Virginia Beach and a bike festival breaks out in Santa Barbara.

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The Best Neighborhoods in America: Southeast

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

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The Best Neighborhoods in America: Southeast

An eccentric throwback in Asheville, inner city mash-up in the Old Fourth Ward of Atlanta, and a quiet corner of Durham

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The Best Neighborhoods in America

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

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The Best Neighborhoods in America

A neighborhood with real soul can make a vibrant city even better. And enclaves of unique vitality can breathe life into unsung workaday towns. No matter where you live, finding just the right 'hood is what really makes a place home.

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Your Perfect Weekend May 15-17

Thursday, May 14, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend May 15-17

This weekend treat yourself to 250 beers in Michigan, an action-packed river festival in Virginia, or a three-day music jam at Joshua Tree.

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