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State Fair of West Virginia
Summer 2025 Festivals & Events Guide
For every weekend for the rest of the year, there’s a great excursion awaiting, with a perfect event built in.
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Mike Koenig
Summer Splash: A Photo Essay
Our contributing photographers know where to get wet.
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Adobe Stock | Nicholas J. Photography
Comeback Towns!
From devastating storms to raging wildfires, these seven mountain communities have been hit hard by disaster. Today, they’re thriving once more — and brimming with dining, historic attractions, the arts and outdoor fun.
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Adobe Stock
Seven AT Hikes-to-Stays
Get a taste of the Great Trail, great lodging and fine eats. These weekend-friendly walks let you enjoy America’s most iconic trail in style, and all end with a great overnight stay.
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Jared Kay
The Fruits of His Labor
Danny McConnell grows figs and other unusual produce in the North Carolina mountains.
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Photo and caption courtesy of Blue Ridge Institute and Museum.
In Search of Copper Kettles and Corn Mash in the Moonlight
Franklin County, Virginia, is not called the moonshine capital of the world for nothing. The history is deep, tragic and instructive.
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