There’s a VERY cool statue called King Neptune. I’m on the boardwalk of Virginia Beach, Virginia. From my trip on June 28, 2009. The day I was there, it was very overcast and grey. Also featuring funky reggae music artists: Uwe Banton – “Love Reggae” Bob Marley – “Roots Rock Reggae” Natiruts Reggae Power 4 – “Naticongo” Virginia Beach has a beautiful big sandy beach but no waves. The 34-foot high cast bronze King Neptune statue stands between Neptune Park and the sea. With trident in hand, he is surrounded by the creatures of his realm. The statue was dedicated to the City of Virginia Beach on September 30, 2005 during the Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend. King Neptune, is an awesome sculpture all the way around. At Neptune’s Park is the Hilton Hotel and the Virginia Beach Amphitheater which is a 20000-capacity outdoor concert venue hosting 30-40 events each season. Up and down Atlantic Avenue are more restaurants and junk food joints than you could dream of. I seriously have never seen so many restaurants advertising breakfast and above all pancakes in my life. If you want to eat pizza, ice cream, pancakes, hamburgers, subs, and any other artery clogging food then Virginia Beach’s Atlantic Avenue is the place to be. Oh yeah, and seafood buffets are advertised heavily but they aren’t cheap and definitely not as good as the Bellagio Buffet in Las Vegas which really is the best buffet and best seafood buffet ever. The boardwalk is marked at every 1/2 mile and is a total …

2008 Summer Vacaction – National Shrine Of The Immaculate Conception, Mount St. Sepulchre, Franciscan Monastery, Smokey Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, Monticello, Virginia Military Institute, Natural Arch, Great Falls of the Potomac, New River George, Mount Pilot State Park, Clingmans Dome

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Travel Show Live’s Erik Hastings experiences the historical, natural, and recreational attractions that make Fairfax County, Virginia, a perfect place for the family vacation.

All pics taken by me in and of the Shenandoah National Park. I would have liked to have more and different wildlife in it but I guess I wasn’t at the right place at the right time. Really wish it was better quality, not sure why it doesn’t have the option to watch in higher quality. If you liked what you saw…. www.myspace.com go ahead and send me a request. I have loads more(pics) just like this and of other things. In the request just state that you saw the link to my profile here.

Pat and I had a very enjoyable visit to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park,. and we highly recommend this Park. The scenery is spectacular, and the park personnel are friendly and helpful. This park is part of The National Park Service US Department of the Interior. This park is a must visit for any student of the American Civil War. Cumberland Gape National Historical Park website www.nps.gov National Park Service US Department of the Interior I am using a JVC GZ-HM200 HD Video Camera

www.floydfolks.org & http 1-540-808-2880 -floydlcfgroup@gmail – PO box 179 Floyd,Virginia 24091 The Blue Ride Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway, Americas Favorite Drive, will be celebrating its 75th Birthday in 2010. Started in the 1930s as a Depression-era public works project, it took over fifty years to complete. This highway, noted for its beautiful scenic views, meanders through the Blue Ridge Mountains for 469.1 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to US 441 at Oconaluftee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Cherokee, North Carolina. For seventeen miles it winds its way through Floyd County, one of the most beautiful and photographed areas of the parkway. There is no fee for using the parkway and it is a favorite destination for many travelers for many reasons. Along the parkway can be found plenty of opportunities to stop, eat, stretch, visit restrooms and exhibits, hike, fish or view wildlife. Historic sites and buildings, each with its own unique history, are found all along the parkway giving the traveler opportunities to be transported back in time as they explore the cultural heritage of the area while enjoying the spectacular natural views. The parkway is an excellent destination for birdwatchers. The Appalachian Mountains are along the flyway for most eastern migratory birds. Photographers also will find an abundance of unique photographic opportunities. Hikers and horseback riders, as well as wildflower and history enthusiast will find …

www.floydfolks.org & http 1-540-808-2880 -floydlcfgroup@gmail – PO box 179 Floyd,Virginia 24091 Virginia Travel Center I-77 North 276-755-3931 www.virginia.org The Blue Ride Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway, Americas Favorite Drive, will be celebrating its 75th Birthday in 2010. Started in the 1930s as a Depression-era public works project, it took over fifty years to complete. This highway, noted for its beautiful scenic views, meanders through the Blue Ridge Mountains for 469.1 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to US 441 at Oconaluftee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Cherokee, North Carolina. For seventeen miles it winds its way through Floyd County, one of the most beautiful and photographed areas of the parkway. There is no fee for using the parkway and it is a favorite destination for many travelers for many reasons. Along the parkway can be found plenty of opportunities to stop, eat, stretch, visit restrooms and exhibits, hike, fish or view wildlife. Historic sites and buildings, each with its own unique history, are found all along the parkway giving the traveler opportunities to be transported back in time as they explore the cultural heritage of the area while enjoying the spectacular natural views. The parkway is an excellent destination for birdwatchers. The Appalachian Mountains are along the flyway for most eastern migratory birds. Photographers also will find an abundance of unique photographic opportunities. Hikers and horseback …

Been at the computer too long? Need a little break? Take this 1-minute vacation. Look, listen and imagine yourself at Virginia Lake, due west of King’s Canyon National Park. Then you can get back to work.