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August 13, 2014

Karen Cragnolin: “Yes, it is weird to have a park named after you, especially when it’s still not realized as a park or greenway.”

Guest Column, Karen Cragnolin: Helping Mother Nature Heal Herself

Karen Cragnolin is active in civic affairs around Asheville and is executive director of Riverlink, which under her leadership purchased carrier park in 1999 and dedicated French Broad River Park in 1994.
Top: The view from the Wesser Bald Lookout Tower is the real payoff for the hike. Bottom: The Nantahala Outdoor Center is hiker-friendly. Right: The Wesser Bald Lookout Tower was originally built in 1936.

The Hike: Nantahala River to Wesser Bald

This 13.5-mile circuit in western north carolina offers stunning views at the wesser bald lookout tower.
The 200-year-old Early home (above) now houses exhibits on his full and colorful life.

Country Roads: The Jubal Early Homeplace Opens

Confederate Lieutenant General Jubal Early was a cantankerous fellow who vehemently opposed secession, yet volunteered for the Confederate Army and was cited for bravery during his raid on Washington.
John Rose (inset) is the third cartoonist in the 95-year history of Snuffy Smith. He works on the strip from his home in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

Country Roads: John Rose, The Bodacious Cartoonist

Perhaps one of the most famous hillbilly moonshiners is a short little guy with an oversized black hat. Snuffy Smith comes to life each day in the comic strip pages along with his wife, Loweezy, their baby Tater, nephew Jughaid, and more.
Dr. Jessica Turner, at BCM Museum.

Country Roads: New Museum Celebrates Bristol’s Title as “Birthplace of Country Music”

Come the third weekend of September, the Virginia/Tennessee state line-straddling city of Bristol bursts with music during the Rhythm & Roots Reunion. This multi-stage celebration recognizes the twin city’s title as “Birthplace of Country Music.”
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