The Turnmeyers Blog

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Stack of garment-dyed Comfort Colors T-shirts against a Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop with text explaining their heavyweight cotton, soft feel, faded colors and relaxed fit.

Are Comfort Colors Good Shirts? Why Are They So Popular?

Are Comfort Colors shirts really worth the hype? Learn what makes these heavyweight, garment-dyed T-shirts different, why they're so popular and whether they're worth the higher price.

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Four fossil shark teeth in black, brown, gray and tan displayed on sand beneath the title “Why Are Fossil Shark Teeth Black, Brown or Gray?”

Why Are Fossil Shark Teeth Black, Brown or Gray?

Why are fossil shark teeth black, brown or gray when modern shark teeth are usually white? Discover how minerals, sediments and millions of years of fossilization create the incredible colors found in fossil shark teeth.

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Square Turnmeyers blog graphic featuring iron and stony meteorite specimens beneath a star-filled sky and shooting meteor, with the title “Meteorite Collecting for Beginners: How to Start a Meteorite Collection.”

Meteorite Collecting for Beginners: How to Start a Meteorite Collection

Want to own a real piece of space? Learn how to start a meteorite collection, the different types of meteorites to look for, what beginners should buy, and how to protect and document your specimens.

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Comfort Colors T-shirt hanging on a rustic porch overlooking Southern mountains, illustrating why Comfort Colors shirts are popular in the South.

Why Comfort Colors Are Popular in the South

Why are Comfort Colors so popular in the South? From their soft, broken-in feel and relaxed fit to vintage-inspired colors that pair perfectly with Southern style, discover why Comfort Colors T-Shirts have become a favorite for everyday wear.

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Megalodon tooth fossil with underwater shark and text reading “How to Tell if a Megalodon Tooth Is Real.”

How to Tell if a Megalodon Tooth Is Real

Wondering if a megalodon tooth is real? Learn what to look for, including serrations, the bourlette, root texture, natural wear, color variations, and other signs that can help identify an authentic fossil megalodon tooth.

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How To Identify Shark Teeth Graphic of Shark Took on a Beach

How To Identify Shark Teeth: A Beginner’s Guide

Scott Turnmeyer

Wondering what kind of shark tooth you found? Learn how to identify fossil shark teeth by shape, serrations, roots and size, including megalodon, tiger, bull and mako shark teeth.

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Laser engraving a wooden Christmas ornament at Turnmeyers, showing the design, engraving, cutting, and hand-finishing process used to create handcrafted keepsake ornaments.

How We Make Our Wooden Ornaments

Go behind the scenes at Turnmeyers and discover how our wooden ornaments are designed, laser engraved, cut, and finished by hand. Learn what makes each ornament unique and why they're made to become lasting holiday keepsakes.

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Back Porch Apparel Comfort Color Tees

Back Porch Apparel: Built On Comfort Colors

Back Porch Apparel was created to be worn, enjoyed, and lived in. Discover why we chose Comfort Colors as the foundation for so many of our graphic tees—and how the right shirt makes every design feel even better.

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More Than a T-Shirt: The Story Behind Back Porch Apparel

More Than a T-Shirt: The Story Behind Back Porch Apparel

Back Porch Apparel was created to celebrate the simple things—country roads, front porch evenings, family traditions, and the places we call home. Learn the story behind our original apparel brand and why every design is created and printed right here at Turnmeyers in Front Royal, Virginia.

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Why We Started Designing and Making Our Own Souvenirs

Why We Started Designing and Making Our Own Souvenirs

At Turnmeyers, we wanted our souvenirs to feel connected to Front Royal, Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive, and the memories people make here. Here is why we started designing and making more of our own local products.

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How We Design Our Shenandoah National Park Collection featured image showing original Turnmeyers souvenirs including Shenandoah National Park apparel, mugs, ornaments, shot glasses, photography and gifts inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains.

How We Design Our Shenandoah National Park Collection

Discover how we create our Shenandoah National Park collection, from original photography and artwork to finished shirts, mugs, ornaments, magnets, and souvenirs. Learn why every design at Turnmeyers is inspired by the beauty of Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Comfort colors T-Shirt comparison graphic

Comfort Colors vs. Regular T-Shirts: Is the Upgrade Worth It?

Wondering if Comfort Colors shirts are worth the upgrade? We compare Comfort Colors to regular t-shirts and explain why their soft feel, garment-dyed colors, durability, and relaxed fit have made them a customer favorite at Turnmeyers and in our Back Porch Apparel collection.

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