City livin’ is something special, especially in Virginia. But these pictures of rural Virginia might tempt you to move somewhere with fewer buildings on the horizon. Luckily in our state, this can be achieved with just a quick drive. In case you needed any further convincing of the sheer beauty that is rural Virginia, we’ve compiled a collection of truly stunning shots.
- This pastoral haven in Cedar Run.
Lindley Ashline/flickr
- Peaceful cattle in Barboursville
K.G.Hawes/flickr
- An incredible sky over Brandy Station
Lindley Ashline/flickr
- Wildflowers scattered along the median of Route 29 near Ruckersville
VDOT/flickr
- A stunning scene of Lake Moomaw
Gene/flickr
- Virginia’s countryside in the fall
Scott Teresi/flickr
- An idyllic pasture scene in Warrenton
A. Drauglis/flickr
- The breathtaking view from Jump Mountain
Lockwood McLaughlin/Facebook
- The wooded areas, beautiful even in the depths of winter
Lockwood McLaughlin/Facebook
- Fields of gold in Shenandoah
Karan Jain/flickr
- Early light shining on Cedar Creek
Rob Shenk/flickr
- Fog rolling in on the Appalachian range
Jimmy Emmerson/flickr
- A canopy of poplar trees
Lockwood McLaughlin/Facebook
- A full moon rising over the quiet countryside.
Bob Mical/flickr
- The happiest daffodils in the world
smilla4/flickr
- Early springtime at Old Rag
woodleywonderworks/flickr
- Sunrise in Chincoteague
Scott Horvath/flickr
- Leesburg in the early morning light
Will Fisher/flickr
What do you love most about rural Virginia? Share with us in the comments below!
Lindley Ashline/flickr
K.G.Hawes/flickr
VDOT/flickr
Gene/flickr
Scott Teresi/flickr
A. Drauglis/flickr
Lockwood McLaughlin/Facebook
Karan Jain/flickr
Rob Shenk/flickr
Jimmy Emmerson/flickr
Bob Mical/flickr
smilla4/flickr
woodleywonderworks/flickr
Scott Horvath/flickr
Will Fisher/flickr
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