Everything that I have seen and heard is that it is in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Does anyone know where that is and what the area is like? My wife and I are thinking of going, and were wondering how close it is to Chesapeake? (she's always wanted to go there..swimming ponies to an island, or something like that)
camp jeep in VA
Dec 25, 2003
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The Blue Ridge Mountains are pure God's country! 500--4000' elevation in a few miles; Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge Parkway, near Monticello, much other history, especially War of Northern Aggression (some say Civil War, which seems oxymoronic)
Your wife is thinking of Chincoteague, (Book: Misty of Chincoteague) ponies and all. Sale of those little hosses raises money for the local fire department. If you have time, see Tangier Island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay--(don't bother with the city of Chesapeake (no offense, guys))
Seriously, it is beautiful country--my dad was from Winona, MN, right across the river (we say rivah) from WI, settled in Charlottesville in '54 (my 5th birthday, to be exact) to teach at UVa., and died happy. I've been to WI and liked it; you'll like VA!
Happy to provide any other pointers, etc.
Paul B.
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I grew up in Chesapeake and did a lot of hiking/camping in the Blue Ridge mountains. Man, now that I'm 3000+ miles from there I wish I could take my Jeep back through that country...
Jim
Not very close to the bay. It is close to Charlottesville Va. Rt 29.Near to Rt.64 between I 81 and I 95 . A fun time for the entire family.
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