Samuel Carson, an Irish immigrant who established the dominant Carson Lime Company in Riverton in 1868, commissioned this home as a physical symbol of his success. The location, overlooking the booming industrial center he helped create at the confluence of the Shenandoah River’s forks, was a statement in itself. Killahevlin

There isn’t a whole lot of information out there concerning how Duck Street in Front Royal got its name, but here is the evidence I uncovered.  In the early 1900’s that whole area was known as Morgan’s Mammoth Duck Ranch. It was a world-renowned for having hardy ducks and geese. Duck Street in Riverton

The Carson Lime Company also constructed the Old Riverton Post Office and Grocery.  It is set right behind the Duncan Hotel on the Old Winchester Turnpike.   The Old Riverton Post Office & General Store

The Old Duncan Hotel in Riverton was once a beautiful hotel with a wrap-around porch. It was an important destination spot in the early 1900’s and was owned by several different families. The Duncan Hotel

The Dogs have some takes on the run scoring machine that is the Washington Nationals, and break down the newly-released Washington Commanders’ 2026 schedule. Brought to you by Energy Windows LLC, where Dave can do it all! Windows, doors, siding, roofing, and gutters. Call him TODAY at 540-671-9243. or visit https://energywindowsllc.com

The Dogs talk about the run-scoring machine known as the Washington Nationals, and look at a brutal 2026 Commanders schedule. Brought to you by Energy Windows LLC, where Dave can do it all! Windows, doors, siding, roofing, and gutters. Call him at 540-671-9243 or visit https://energywindowsllc.com

On the eve of golf’s second major, The R-Dog chats with Nick Ciattei of Mid Atlantic Golf Getaways and previews the 108th PGA Championship, brought to you by Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club, and Energy Windows LLC. Call Dave at 540-671-9243 or visit https://energywindowsllc.com

George Washington was a skilled dancer, whiskey distiller and avid dog lover, but never had wooden teeth. Thomas Jefferson was a true Renaissance man, loved books and food.

In this edition, The R-Dog revisits a conversation he had with “River Ringer” Cal Coolidge, who has played golf all over the world, and had some great stories to tell, as the Ringers get ready for the Cars Changing Lives tournament at Shenandoah Valley! Brought to you by Energy Windows LLC. Call Dave for a […]

We look at drought conditions and the outlook for breaking it, we’ll get some early predictions about the coming hurricane season, we’ll look at why we’re hearing more these days about the Dew Point, we’ll see what benefits forecasters are getting from the Artemis II mission and we’ll find out why fishermen like a good […]