Michael C. Upton
Writer and Photographer at Freelance
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2 weeks ago |
virginialiving.com | Michael C. Upton
Long before the first European settlers ventured into the American wilderness, the Delaware and Catawba tribes tracked a buffalo trace through the Shenandoah Mountains. Abingdon-once known as Wolf Hills-emerged along this trail, today's Route 11. Frequented by westward expansionists on the Great Valley Road, Main Street grew. Today, the city of 8,336 residents hugs Route 81 as it zips through Southwest Virginia.
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2 weeks ago |
tripsided.com | Michael C. Upton
WorldPride, the global event celebrating LGBTQIA+ pride, diversity, and inclusion comes to the US capital region May 17 to June 8, 2025. Here is how to celebrate in Alexandria, Virginia!WorldPride 2025 is expected to draw 3 million visitors—2 million from beyond the capital region—for a global celebration of LGBTQ+ pride. First held in Rome in 2000, WorldPride has visited cities like Toronto, Madrid, and New York. Now it is Washington, D.C.’s turn, with parades, concerts, and rainbow-lit landmarks.
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Feb 6, 2025 |
travelmag.com | Michael C. Upton
Greek Peak, located on the eastern edge of New York’s Finger Lakes region, is one of the largest ski resorts in the state, and there is more to this resort than fun in the snow. In 1958, members of the Cortland Ski Club founded Greek Peak. In 1960, the mountain with 220 acres of ski terrain had two T-Bars and in 1962 the first chairlift in central New York was built here.
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Jan 24, 2025 |
tripsided.com | Michael C. Upton
For those looking to escape the winter weather and enjoy dark skies, the southern United States offers plenty of options. More than 80 percent of Americans live under skies too bright to see the Milky Way, fueling a growing appreciation for designated dark sky areas. This trend is particularly vibrant in the southern states, where vast open landscapes and mild climates create ideal conditions for stargazing.
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Jan 8, 2025 |
tripsided.com | Michael C. Upton
The Virginia Tourism Corporation is making the chilly season more enticing with the launch of the Winter WanderLove campaign. Winter in Virginia is an oft-overlooked treasure, offering visitors a magical blend of scenic beauty, cozy charm, and off-season tranquility. This year, Virginia transforms into a Winter WanderLove from January 5 through March 31, 2025.
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