Rich in angling lore, the secluded lakes and rivers of Virginia's Highlands offer some of the best trout and smallmouth bass fishing found anywhere in the state. From the Alleghany Highlands in the north (which encompass Alleghany, Bath, and Rockbridge counties) to the Blue Ridge/Grayson Highlands in the southwest (which include Grayson, Smythe, and Washington counties), these portions of the commonwealth offer many high-yield rivers, lakes, and streams including Lake Moomaw, the Maury River, South Holston Lake, and the North Fork of the Holston River. In his new guide, Fishing Virginia's...

Chicken Lips is a children's fictional short story about animal life on Mr. Brown's farm and how the chickens got their beaks.

George the rooster is the main character and the story explains how he helps his chicken friends feel better.

When the author observed students at his daughter's elementary school applying way
too much lip balm on their lips over and over again, he thought that too much of a good thing can sometimes be harmful.

About the Author

The author is an army veteran and served in the 1st Cavalry division. He served overseas for almost...