2014

A coal-slurry spill polluted a creek in West Virginia’s Kanawha County.

Mountain Report: Coal-slurry Spill Pollutes Creek in West Virginia’s Kanawha County.

Plus: White House Salutes Youth Effort, Southern Appalachian wilderness stewards recognized for programs engaging young people in conservation initiatives and more.
These little brown bats are infected with white-nose syndrome.

Creature Feature: Bats Under Threat

White-nose syndrome is decimating populations of these cave-dwelling, insect-devouring mammals.
The view from White Rock Cliff is well worth the steep climb to it.

The Hike: Little Sluice/Cedar Creek Loop

This 13-mile, two-state circuit offers great vistas, some steep climbs and nice campsites for a weekend outing.
Clearing wildflowers of overgrowth, an unexpected perk: a box turtle encounter.

From The Farm: Pathways

The work around the homestead has the double result of clearing the present and revealing the past.
From the Editor July-Aug 2014

From the Editor: How to Stop Grafitti on the Trail?

Incidences are up. Do you have an idea on a catch message that might stick in people’s minds and make a difference?

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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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