Arts + Culture

Arm Chair Adventures

Embark on journeys through Loudoun and beyond from the cozy confines of your favorite chair Article by Jeanne Godfroy | Photography by Birch Tree Bookstore Feeling the urge to explore but strapped for time, cash, or energy? When weather or circumstances disrupt travel plans, a captivating read can offer an equally rewarding escape. Here are three fascinating works by local authors that ignite curiosity and fuel imagination, all available at Birch Tree Bookstore on West Market downtown.   In ...

June 2024

Education

How to Grow a Cave

Explore the Wonders of Luray Caverns This Summer Article by Bill Huffman | Photography by Luray Caverns 120 years. That is how long it takes just to grow one inch of Luray Caverns. But make no mistake, the caverns are growing. Like Luray Caverns, most caves result from a relatively straightforward process in nature, consisting of a layer of limestone, mildly acidic water and carbon dioxide multiplied over millions of years. In the case of Luray, the caverns began to take shape after...

June 2024

Home + Design

Building a Backyard Escape

An Outdoor Kitchen, Sports Court and Multiple Outdoor Pavilions Make Entertaining At Home Fun Article by Josh Kane | Photography by Kane Landscapes This Centreville home was purchased with an eye towards the best of both worlds: a larger than average property due to the lot's location, while still being in a friendly, close-knit neighborhood.  Kane Landscapes was engaged to design the entire property to allow for a simple family weekend, a large party or even a backyard wedding. The new...

June 2024

Education

YEA! Students Earn $5,000 in Awards

Loudoun's Kids Begin their Adventure in Entrepreneurship Article by Melinda Gipson | Photography by Marty Shoup, Blue Lion Multimedia Hyeyong Caitlynn Jeon, a 10th grader at Independence High School, took home the top prize in the Loudoun Young Entrepreneurs Academy’s 8th Annual Investor Pitch Competition. Her non-profit, AriAri, seeks to support children whose mothers have been diagnosed with breast cancer with age-appropriate books. Ari’s Journey , her first book, explains the different...

June 2024