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🌱 Why Philpott Lake’s Bassett overlook feels like an ocean escape

Bassett, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • Why Philpott Lake’s Bassett overlook feels like an ocean escape

Also on today's calendar: Cardinal Club Pick-Up Party — Hamlet Vineyards and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy and cool, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• 9 Massive Virginia Lakes That Feel More Like Oceans Than Inland Waters (myfamilytravels.com) — Philpott Lake’s dam and overlook in Bassett are highlighted as the ideal starting point to take in sweeping mountain and water views, with nearby trails, beaches, and a visitor center adding to the experience. The broader guide ranks Philpott among nine huge Virginia lakes that feel almost ocean-sized, offering ideas for swimming, boating, fishing, and even houseboat trips across the state.
   

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  • Virginia Museum of Natural History brings dinosaurs to life at Dino Festival (wset.com)
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Ferrum

  • Morgan promoted to head men's soccer coach at Ferrum (greensboro.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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