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As the first fall leaves drifted to the ground in Damascus Town Park on a recent warm September day, Mayor Katie Lamb spoke ...

Andrew Freiden visited the town of Damascus to see how residents are recovering from a once-in-a-lifetime storm.

No matter what you intend to experience, be it cultural encounters, adventurous treks, or simply serene escapes, Oman offers a journey that feels both timeless and refreshing. Begin with Muscat’s ...

It was a hot day in June 2018. We marched past fruit trees and reached the meeting point, where he sat under a large walnut tree with three other guerrillas. We later learned that he had chosen this ...

This video offers a quiet journey through Iceland, showcasing its landscapes in 4K. Featuring glaciers, waterfalls, mountains, and coastlines with aerial views, background music, and no narration.

THE worst drought in decades is gripping much of the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, drying out rivers and lakes, ...

As temperatures drop across the U.S. and Canada, the trees become an autumnal mix of red, yellow, and orange hues. Sure, you ...

Hidden in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia is a little slice of paradise that won’t break your bank account or shatter your eardrums. Damascus, Virginia offers that increasingly rare ...

Damascus is one of those hidden treasures. This little mountain town sits tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains. Most people drive right past it without stopping. Their loss, your gain. The whole ...

Rebuilding continues in the Washington County community known as Trail Town USA for its proximity to the Virginia Creeper Trail and the Appalachian Trail.