Sweeping across the land with spring and early summer are patriotic holidays, parades, vacations, and memories. Pack a picnic and follow I-81 to Natural Bridge for a view of Monacan life (Gibbs, Burkley-Poindexter), or on to Strasburg’s History Square and Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park to a campsite or lodge to learn about two lively First Ladies (Taylor). Head west with your camera and suitcase across the Jackson River to The Greenbrier Resort where Jennie Calwell spent her youth (Bryan). Visit the Pigg River in June for a Ramble (Greer). Find the Sandy River in Danville (Moss), or Roanoke River in Ironto, between Roanoke and Christiansburg (Pauley), and appreciate simpler times after reading the fond childhood reminiscences (1950s, ‘60s, Moss; 1980s, ‘90s, Pauley) of Virginia women from two different post-WWII generations. Put on an apron and prepare your own Apricot Mousse and Pecan Pie (Melton, Hoover, Roosevelt). Or just sit back on some shady porch and read this issue of Blue Ridge Traditions aloud to your grandchildren or parents.
 
Now available for tourists at all ten official Virginia Welcome Centers on all the interstates, BRT welcomes you all to this beautiful season and these historic, memorable places. Happy May through July! See you again in August.

Ibby Greer

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