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Fall Hikes: Urban, Preserves, Appalachian Trail

Three fall hikes.
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What’s New in the Mountains

A major new resort has opened in Virginia. Tennessee’s Dollywood has one in the works too. plus much more, from luxe treehouses to a new North Carolina cheese trail, a West Virginia river trail and more new treasures.
Lingering twilight slowly overtakes a porch “setter” at a rustic cabin northeast of the Smokies.

Photo Essay Preview: Late Fall Beauty

The leaves linger here and there, the air is crisp and carries just a hint of flurries overnight. It’s the delightful, poignant end to a season.
The hellbender can get as large as two and a half feet long. To see a video of this creature in its natural environment, visit BlueRidgeCountry.com/Hellbender.

The Hellbender: Bending the Rules

The odd-looking hellbender is North America’s largest salamander. Video courtesy of by Jeff Humphries.
Cookie and Gail at AT overlook of Carvins Cove, 9/22/13.

No Bear, But Good Beef

Appalachian Trail from Daleville to Carvins Cove overlook and back 5.6 miles.
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Even More Sweet Virginia Breezes

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

April 12, 2018

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