July 1, 2016

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In the Blue Ridge Mountains, You Don’t Have to Go Far to “Find Your Park”

On August 25, 2016, the National Park Service will celebrate its centennial year and invite the nation to “find your park.”
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The Wire Grass Wars

When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant. ~author unknown
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Living the High Life in Beech Mountain

Pat and Mikey O'Neal left Florida to build a new life in Beech Mountain, North Carolina.
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The Great Tastes of East Tennessee

Our dining writers take a foray into their home territory, and find many culinary delights.
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2016 Mountain Bucket List

Throughout the seven states, there's so much to do and see.

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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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