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Frank Norris's grandfather made this wooden train for Frank's father, in about 1917.

My Grandfather Made His Own…

From musical instruments to moonshine, from furniture to horseshoes, our readers’ grandfathers were a busy lot.
This tract, near the Appalachian Trail and several signature peaks, has been protected.

Coal Ash Monitored, Parkway Lands Protected

Also, a 601-acre, 6,000-foot-elevation tract near Roan Mountain is protected.
Judy Carson watering the restored garden late in the day in early June.

Saving the Good Stuff

A small memorial garden gets a new life 15 years later.
Kurt Rheinheimer

How We Pick A Cover

We generally start with what we hear as the overall hope of our readers: a beautiful scenic photograph in the mountains.
Jan Davidson: "People are surprised they've made a trunk of stuff when they thought they were resting."

So Much Flow

Jan Davidson, a native of Murphy, N.C., is Director of the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. He is a recipient of the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest honor, for his work in the Fine Arts.
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