just a note from Barbara

We had such a long autumn-like spring, yet I knew July and August would refuse to leave their hot and steamy traditional days and nights out of summer.

Actually, the old wives’ tale of counting the August morning fogs tells us how many snows we’ll have this winter is just that, a tale!

The July/August issue of Yadkin Valley Magazine has always been our heritage issue. Our heritage is a life-journey, a blending of our families, homes, cultures, past treasures and future memories. We hope you find this issue of Yadkin Valley Magazine a restful haven of reading about the Yadkin Valley spirit. Hoping too, when you find a “new” historic site you will pack a picnic and make a day of it, back in time.

Have you visited the new Pilot Mountain Visitors’Center, (that’s where we found our copy of Fix It In Foil on page 46) ? How about the enormous newly constructed fort at Fort Dobbs in Statesville? See what’s cooking at Historic Bethabara, Horne Creek Living History Farm in Pinnacle, and Rendezvous Mountain State Park in Wilkes County where by the way, there is an outstandingly impressive Railroad Depot being brought back to life in N. Wilkesboro.

While you are driving around the Yadkin Valley be sure to check out the new Donna Fargo mural in Downtown Mount Airy.

foodsandflavors offers up a diverse collection of 27 recipes for any and every event of this season. Let’s be outside and find cooking in foil over an open fire, flat-top grilling in addition to Cook Smart & Eat Smart with Carmen for a healthy menu from a pro. (Participants shown below.) Ryan, Amanda and Vicki share cool and refreshing desserts to get you plenty of accolades from all around.

Someday we’re hopeful life will grant us one long summer vacation. Until then, we salute the sunny days of summer. Looking forward to seeing you again as the autumn breezes and leaf color give us another wonderful season to enjoy.

After nearly 25 years of Yadkin Valley Magazine, John and I are packing up all our good memories of Yadkin Valley folks and retiring at the end of the year. We’ll share more details over the next couple of issues.

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