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June 11, 1983: I hiked thirteen book miles of the AT the previous day over Mount Rogers and the Grayson Highlands. I had intended for that to be an easy day as I savored those last giants and prepared myself for the upcoming big mileage push. However, having hiked so many extra miles off of the Appalachian Trail while roaming the highlands, I was exhausted.

#backpacking #hiking #outdoors #landscapephotography #virginia #mountains #nature #AppalachianTrail

In a dense forest filled with indirect sunshine filtering through green leaves we come upon a tall rhododendron shrub covered with large pale violet blossoms.

https://www.wvtf.org/news/2026-02-08/virginia-house-committee-kills-bill-to-decriminalize-homelessness “The Housing Commission does have a new leadership, a new director so it is hopeful we might see different results” #homelessness #Virginia #VALeg #LegalizePoverty #housing #displacement #HumanRights

ACC Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving teams head into the conference championships riding high in the CSCAA Top 25 rankings. https://accnation.net/acc-swimming-and-diving-rankings-feb-2026/ #Swimming #Top25 #ACC #Virginia #Stanford #Cal

Virginia wheat. Vicinity of Sperryville

#Virginia #Sperryville #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017763062/

The black and white photograph depicts a vast field with numerous haystacks scattered throughout. The landscape appears rural, possibly indicative of farmland during the early to mid-20th century given its style. Each haystack is composed of gathered crops or straw, left standing in large piles after harvest season. In the distance, gentle rolling hills loom under an overcast sky. There are no visible structures such as barns or houses within this wide expanse; it's a vast open landscape with only natural and harvested elements present. The field is covered with wild grasses which have been recently cut down to create these haystacks.

Good for Senator Lucas. She has every right to be pissed. Why do we always have to play nice? #Fascism is to be smashed, not debated. https://bluevirginia.us/2026/02/bezos-post-fox-news-right-wingers-freak-out-attack-louise-lucas-for-fighting-back-against-trumps-attempts-to-rig-the-midterms/#comment-6835367431 #Virginia

Go Ilia Malinin!!!! 🥇 The local boy from Vienna, #Virginia shined at the Men's Free Style to put Team USA on top in the team competition! I do love ♥️ #FigureSkating & those #WinterOlympics! #Olympics #Olympics2026

Go Ilia Malinin!!!! 🥇

Our local boy from Vienna, #Virginia shined at the Men's Free Style to put Team USA on top in the team competition!

I do love ♥️ #FigureSkating & those #WinterOlympics!

#Olympics #Olympics2026

Wheat in Sperryville, Virginia

#Sperryville #Virginia #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017763048/

The black and white photograph depicts a field with harvested crops. In the foreground, there is a large haystack composed of tall stalks that have been cut down and gathered together at an angle to create a cone-like shape. The straw appears to be dry, indicating recent harvesting before this photo was taken. Surrounding the haystack are rows upon rows of what seems like remaining crop remnants in various stages of drying or possibly being left for grazing livestock. In the background, the field extends into the distance with more hay bales and a few sparse trees visible on the horizon line under an overcast sky. The overall impression is one of rural farmland life after harvest season.

I headed to northern Virginia today and folks lined US-1 for the Buddhist Walk or Peace. So, folks are definitely in support for that up here. #Virginia

Cradling wheat near Sperryville, Virginia. A hand binder follows the mower. These men had never heard of a combine harvester. "Sure would like to see that." Their father used a reap hook

#Sperryville #Virginia #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017762989/

The image depicts two individuals working in an open field, which appears to be a wheat harvest. They are engaged in agricultural work; one person is bending over and gathering bundles of harvested crops with their hands while the other stands nearby holding what looks like a hand mower or reaper tool.

In the foreground, there's a large sheaf (bale) of harvested grain lying on the ground, suggesting that significant progress has been made. The field extends into the distance where hills covered in dense forests can be seen under an overcast sky. This scene is captured as a black-and-white photograph with visible film markings and text at the top indicating it may have historical significance or archival value.

There's no indication of modern machinery, such as combine harvesters, which implies that this photo could represent traditional farming practices from several decades ago when mechanized harvesting was not yet commonplace. The overall atmosphere evokes a sense of hard work and simplicity associated with rural agricultural labor in the past.

do I have any followers from #Virginia? Have you seen Mark Warner on the campaign trail? Have you or anyone asked if he regrets voting for Laken Riley?

#uspol

Men cradling wheat in eastern Virginia near Sperryville

#Virginia #Sperryville #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017762988/

A black and white photograph depicting two individuals engaged in farming activities, walking across a grassy field. The person on the left appears to be holding sheaves of wheat or hay, while the individual on the right is maneuvering what looks like farm equipment with long handles through tall weeds and wildflowers. In the background stands an old barn amidst rolling hills covered with dense foliage, suggesting rural countryside scenery.

Virginia Dove Hunting Season Guide: Regulations, Dates, and License Requirements

Virginia's dove hunting season attracts thousands of hunters each fall, offering opportunities to pursue one of the state's most popular game birds. The mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) provides fast-paced shooting action across agricultural fields, wildlife management areas, and private lands throughout the Commonwealth. Understanding Virginia's specific regulations, split-season structure, and licensing requirements ensures you stay compliant while maximizing your hunting success. This […]

https://animalofthings.com/dove-hunting-season-in-virginia/

Hype for the Future 100K: The History of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

Introduction Within the late colonial era, the area of present-day Kentucky was largely associated with unauthorized entry and violations of the Proclamation of 1763. However, even prior to the 1783 Treaty of Paris, the western claim by the Commonwealth of Virginia had largely been associated with the emerging Kentucky (or Kentucke) County, Virginia. Early Modern America Shortly after the Declaration of Independence of 1776, the emerging westward expansion had largely been restricted to […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/08/hype-for-the-future-100k-the-history-of-the-commonwealth-of-kentucky/

Roadsign at Steele's Tavern, Virginia

#SteelesTavern #Virginia #CyrusHMcCormick #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017762945/

The photo is a black and white image of an old-style roadside marker sign. The signage reads "A-51 Virginia Inventors," followed by several lines providing historical information about notable inventors from the area, including Cyrus H. McCormick for his perfection in 1843 with the grain reaper; J.A.E. Gibb's invention and development of a chainstitch sewing machine in 1856. The sign appears weathered but readable against an overcast sky. It stands on a metal post amidst tall, unkempt grasses beside what seems to be an old rural road lined with trees, utility poles, and buildings that appear aged or possibly abandoned; one of the structures is visibly dilapidated and empty-looking, suggesting historical significance as well. The photo has been taken from a low angle looking up towards the sign post against a clear sky.

Demanding Support for Trump, Justice Dept. Struggles to Recruit Prosecutors

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/us/politics/doj-prosecutors-recruiting-trump.html

The Justice Department lost about 8 percent of its work force between November 2024 and November 2025, according to data from the Office of Personnel Management.

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July 5, 1983: The next mountain after Lewis was Bearfence. The Appalachian Trail skirted its rough, rocky crest, but a loop trail ran over it. The craggy summit was becoming overgrown with small, gnarled trees, but several projecting rock outcrops nearby looked southward along the Blue Ridge and westward over a broad chunk of the Shenandoah Valley.

#backpacking #hiking #outdoors #landscapephotography #Virginia #mountains #nature #forest #nationalparks #AppalachianTrail