May 2018

April 1: A girl and her dog at Carvins Cove.

Lots of Carvins Cove and a Bit of the Shenandoah

Kurt's April hikes include plenty of Carvins Cove, along with other great spots.
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Ghost Towns in the Sky

Betsy Teter's guest column describes her childhood want to visit Ghost Town in Maggie Valley.
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Edging Up to Happiness

You can bury a lot of troubles by digging in the dirt. — unknown
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Remembering the Rituals of Homemade Ice Cream

The memories of childhood ice cream-making live in our hearts and souls.
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Gibbs Garden: A Foothills Treasure

The 292 acres of stunning green beauty are well worth a visit.

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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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