See & Do NEW RIVER VALLEY

Best wardrobe pieces: Long pants, short pants, cargo pants, long flouncy skirts, long beads, ball caps and rim hats, tee shirts, layers, windbreaker and raincoat with hoods. Array of footwear and slippers for morning coffee and tea on the porch.

What to eat fresh: Herbs and greens, cucumbers, asparagus, cherries, blackberries, homemade artisan bread, anything off the grill.

In-your-car essentials: Lawn chairs, old quilt, outdoor snack supplies like cups, straws, napkins, paper towels, paper plates. First aid kit, umbrella, poncho. Wet wipes, bottled water, non-perishable snack bars.

Places to go: Remove the Fairs, Festivals, Events & Family Fun pages from this issue. Gather around the kitchen table. Circle everything someone likes. Add each event to your calendar and GO.

Unique ideas:

It’s a one-stop kind of experience at Bonomo’s Plaza. Ladies can get a new outfit and accessories and get their nails done, while guys drink coffee, eat pizza or Brazilian fare and everyone can enjoy a sub or Starbucks treat.

Try hanging out at Iron Tree Brewing in Christiansburg. It’s the kind of place which firmly believes good beer and good company go hand in hand. The Seltzerita is one of those accidental discoveries than turned out terrific.

The thrill of kayaking, fishing, paddleboarding and canoeing on the New River is double the fun when Tangent Outfitters arranges all the details and your job is to show up and enjoy the ride, the water and time away from pretty much everything.

Bring your entire calendar year of gift and home décor shopping to Pearis Mercantile. It’s cliché to say, we know, but there really is something for everyone here, plus a plethora of hiker supplies.

If you are looking to buy, sell or invest in property, Nest Realty can be your new best friend. Their experience and expertise can guide you, advise you and get you into or out of a property.

And should you not be intent on selling your house, but just need to get away, do the NRV staycation thing at Walnut Grove Farm Rental in Newport in Giles County. Large house, large rooms, large porch, large on laid-back, countrystyle relaxation.