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Virginia Tourism Corporation has unveiled its latest marketing tool to promote the state as a premier travel destination with a new video series titled “My Home Virginia.” The narrative-driven series follows Virginia-based personalities as they showcase the beautiful places they call home and are inspired by, no matter where their travels take them.

The first season of “My Home Virginia” features photographer and filmmaker Trevor Frost as he explores some of Virginia’s most scenic destinations, including Great Dismal Swamp, False Cape State Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, and the James River. Frost and his partner, Melissa Lesh, of Emerging Earth Films, produced each episode of Season 1.

Frost, a Virginia native, has contributed to National Geographic, The Washington Post, and Wired Magazine and has travelled extensively around the world, capturing the untamed beauty of wildlife and landscapes. An award-winning documentary filmmaker, Lesh has worked with organizations such as National Geographic, PBS, and Virginia Commonwealth University.

“Virginia is where I grew up, and places, like music, have an extraordinary ability to help us recall memories and relive experiences,” said Frost. “It’s easy to forget the beauty and wonder that exists right in one’s own backyard. Filming this series was a great reminder of the incredible array of wild places and unique ecosystems that set Virginia apart.”

“My Home Virginia” is part of VTC’s overall marketing efforts to promote the Commonwealth as a premier travel destination. The series aims to showcase Virginia’s unique natural beauty, diverse cultures, and rich history to inspire travellers to explore and discover the state’s hidden gems.

“Locals have a deeper understanding of what their home has to offer travelers, so they can tell Virginia’s story from a place of authenticity and lived experience,” said Rita McClenny, President and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation. “We hope that by watching ‘My Home Virginia,’ travelers will also be inspired to see new ways to explore the Commonwealth.”

Future seasons of “My Home Virginia” are already in production, with Season 2 focusing on Virginia’s culinary community and set to launch in Fall 2023. Season 3 is scheduled for Spring 2024.

The “My Home Virginia” video series can be viewed on the Virginia Tourism Corporation website and YouTube channel. For more information on Virginia’s travel destinations, attractions, and events, visit www.virginia.org.