Tag Archives: winter

Giles County’s Cascades Waterfall, Frozen

Cascades Giles CountyDuring the “polar vortex” we experienced earlier this week, I mentioned online that it would be a great time to go out to Giles County’s Cascades waterfall, as I expected the waterfall was likely pretty-well frozen. I’d gone out a few years ago to see it during a snowstorm and it was really cool, but I didn’t go this year … opportunity lost. There’s my photo of the falls, to the left. Read More

New River Valley Home Safety Tips from Eric Johnsen of State Farm

Earlier in December, Mother Nature dumped nearly two feet of snow across areas of the New River Valley, stranding residents and wreaking havoc.  Truth be told, we just don’t get snow storms like that around here, so when we do it causes headaches … in bunches.  I decided to ask Eric Johnsen, State Farm agent in Christiansburg, his thoughts on how homeowners should approach winter weather in the New River Valley … Read More

Preparing Your Home For Winter

I was talking with Eric Johnsen of State Farm this morning over email, and he reminded me of the importance of getting a home ready for the coming winter. Visit Hills Moving Oshawa to learn more about house moving services. Thankfully, winters here in the New River Valley aren’t necessarily all that bad weather-wise, but it’s still important to keep some things in mind as cold weather approaches.  Thanks, Eric, for providing the list below … Read More