The Rex Theater: Galax’s Enduring Arts Epicenter
In the heart of Galax, Virginia, there’s a place where music echoes off the walls, history clings to every corner,…
Galax Dulcimer: A Unique Appalachian Sound
Music has always found a way to seep into the cracks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s in the air,…
Galax Old-Time Mountain Music: Learned By Ear, Sung With Heart
He’s eleven, holding a mandolin that’s older than he is. The tune he’s picking is older still. In Galax, kids…
One Bag, No Car Keys: A Walkable Girls’ Weekend in Galax
Walkable girls’ weekends are best with a bit of spontaneity. No schedule to keep. A place where you can park…
Chasing Fall Colors: A Blue Ridge Parkway Stop in Galax
October brings a steady stream of travelers to the Blue Ridge Parkway. They make the drive with one goal in…
Exploring the Historic Architecture of Galax, VA
When it comes to small towns that defy small-town stereotypes, Galax, Virginia, exceeds expectations. Known for its music and outdoor…
Steel Rails to Dirt Trails: The Galax New River Trail
A Journey Begins Stand at the Galax New River Trail trailhead, and it’s hard to imagine the place any different.…
Galax and Vaughan-Bassett: One Town, One Company Part 2
Read Part One of the Galax Furniture Story Rumors move fast in a small town like Galax. When factory orders…
Discover Family Camping at Galax’s Cliffview Campground
When the pace of modern life seems unrelenting—when busy schedules, endless tasks, and noise seem inescapable—you know it’s time to…
Pack a Lunch, Find a View: Scenic Picnic Spots Near Galax VA
Some days, it’s just time to be outside. You feel it in your shoulders. Maybe you’ve had a long morning.…
Get Your Game On: Outdoor Fun in Galax VA
Galax, VA, is a prime destination if you’re looking for a spot where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the spirit…
The Galax Bass Fiddles: Where Art Meets Heritage
Galax, VA, is often viewed through the lens of music. We’ve had a fiddler’s convention annually for nearly 90 years.…
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