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The Moomaw Madness Sprint Triathlon will be held at Lake Moomaw, just over the mountain from the Lodge, this Saturday, June 18th. The sprint triathlon distances are a 750 meter open water swim, a 20K bike loop, and a 5K … Continue reading →

Things will be heating up on the other side of Warm Springs Mountain at this year’s Virginia Jazz and Blues Festival at the Garth Newel Music Center. This three-day festival opens Friday, June 10th, with a little something for every … Continue reading →

He’s back, full of heart and wants to give you a high five on one of the Lodge’s hiking trails. Which one you ask, and that my friend is the challenge. Just adopt a woodsman’s spirit and keep an eye … Continue reading →

Why are there so many big purple boxes hanging in the trees? That has been the most frequently asked question this past week. Here is the answer. They’re part of a survey to figure out the extent of Virginia’s emerald … Continue reading →

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Spring Peepers are tiny frogs who start the season off with a big Peep! Low lying fields and marshy areas are home to these tiny peepers who have traditionally been considered the iconic harbingers of spring. Their unmistakable call of … Continue reading →

Maple Festival is the Highland County way of celebrating the end of winter and will be held on March 12-13 and March 19-20. This year marks the 53rd year the festival has been formally held, though the tradition of turning … Continue reading →

It’s time to start thinking about getting out on the stream. We’ll be stocking rainbow, brook and some golden trout in mid-March in anticipation of our opening on April 1st. Many fishermen ask for some fly recommendations so I’ll start … Continue reading →

We’re off to Lexington today to discuss the pros and cons of conservation easements

We are off to the BBAV meeting in Charlottesville to learn a few new things, see some old friends and get the latests on trends in the industry.  Hope to see you this summer.