May 16, 2013

The night sky glows beyond Fan Mountain Observatory, Albemarle County, Va. For links to more observatories, go to BlueRidgeCountry.com.

Seeking the Stars

The dark spots in these mountains – where streetlights and other brightness from the ground don’t compromise the views of the stars as much as in most places – are home not just to telescopes, but also to curious, sky-peering people.

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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

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