April 2013

Looking east from Mt. Pleasant, 4/6/13.

Everybody Else Went to Cold Mountain?

Henry Lanum Trail loop hike in Mt. Pleasant National Scenic Area. 6.2 miles.
Cabins and chalets come in various sizes.

I’ll Have A Cabin With . . .

At West Virginia’s Ace Adventure Resort, the cabins are nicely appointed and inviting. And each sits not far from the array of Ace offerings – kayaking, paddleboarding, mountain biking, four-wheeling a mud course, and a lake.
Ron and Pam Musick’s log home features vaulted ceilings in the living room, three bedrooms and a spacious kitchen.

Dream Becomes Reality

Ron and Pam Musick built the retirement home they always wanted. Currently, the spacious log structure serves as a family home for weekend retreats.
What a difference a few months makes! The lower right corner of the butterfly garden, July 29.

Restoring a Neglected Flower Garden: Learning from Mistakes

Two butterfly gardening neophytes pass on six valuable lessons drawn from experience.

Departments

Behind Blue Ridge Country

Even More Sweet Virginia Breezes

Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home – back to where it

CALENDAR OF EVENTS