2017

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On the Porch

The days before air conditioning held treasures of their own, not the least of which revolved around the stringing of the beans.
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A Week to Remember

In September, bird lovers band together to watch and record spectacular migrating hawks.
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A Short History of the Ice Cream

You start early enough in life with way too much at one serving, you could well be hooked for life.
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Seeing Southern: A Total Eclipse of the Sun

It’s one of those things you’ve always heard about but never really given it much thought. A total solar eclipse, the first one to crisscross the United States in over 100 years. And part of the Blue Ridge Mountains is in the path of totality.
7/4: Old man, old rocks, old mountains around young Carvins Cove.

Kurt’s July Hikes

Kurt's hikes in July included a brand new spot, as well as favorites like Carvins Cove. See more of his adventures here!

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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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