The Adventurer’s Guide to Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg and Rockingham County are home to a wealth of outdoor adventures -- bicycling, hiking, annual events that get your heart pumping, boating, golfing, camping, and much more. Our local area has received many accolades for boasting a convenient location to several thrilling attractions and get-aways in the Shenandoah Valley. Here's a guide to get you started on your own outdoor adventures... go on, get outside!

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43 Places to Shop Local for Your Last-Minute Gifts

Do you have some last-minute gifts you need to buy before Christmas? Is that one particular person on your list proving to be difficult to buy for again this year? Or maybe the list of people to buy for is still very (embarrassingly) lengthy. Never fear! We’ve compiled a categorized...

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Harrisonburg Neighborhood Tour: Willow West

Willow West is located in Dayton, Virginia, which is a few miles south of Harrisonburg, actually, but many residents commute the short drive to Harrisonburg for work. This neighborhood is tucked away on the northwest side of the Town of Dayton, and consists of two quiet streets — Willow Drive...

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Home Sales and Statistics for Elkton, Virginia

Elkton, Virginia, is located about 20 minutes east of Harrisonburg on Route 33. Elkton, population of about 2600, is home to MillerCoors, Merck, and a brand new high school. It is situated along the south fork of the Shenandoah River, and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2008, so Elkton boasts...

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Happy New Year! Harrisonblog’s Year in Review

2011 is here! Can you believe it?! Remember back in the day when you used to sit and think about how weird it would be to live in the new millennium, and that years in the 2000’s seemed way far off? Okay, so maybe I was the only one, but...

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Home Sales and Statistics for Broadway, Virginia

Broadway — population of roughly 3,500 — is located about 15 minutes north of Harrisonburg on Route 42, which, like Bridgewater, turns into Main Street. There are locally owned shops and businesses along Main Street and a whole plethora of housing options available. Some of the most notable subdivisions in...

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