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National Park Service: 6.7 Million Volunteer Hours

"They are the trail keepers, ensuring every footpath is ready for others to enjoy."
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Shindig on the Green Celebrates 50th

It's all about the heritage of the region, and this year the Shindig has added a few special things to celebrate its 50th.
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South Carolina’s Foothills Trail

The 77-mile trek can be even more fun when you do it in day hikes, and when your fellow hiker is the executive director of the Foothills Trail Conference.
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Saving America’s Bird

The majestic bald eagle faced survival challenges in the 1960s. Now, thanks in part to efforts at the American Eagle Foundation in the Smokies, the future is much brighter for our national bird.
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The Legendary Miss Lucy

A precise, demanding, exacting judge at a county fair cooking competition can have an impact on the rest of your life.

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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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