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July 2018

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Cougar Is Still Extinct; 70 Years Gone

But should lands be restored to accommodate the big cats?
Scenic sunrise, Dolly Sods, West Virginia

West Virginia: Dolly Sods Gets Bigger

Almost 1,200 acres of the unique landscape of the Dolly Sods and Canaan Valley region have been purchased by The Nature Conservancy.
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Vacation – The Cost-Benefit Ratio Deserves a New Inspection

I’m going to let you in on a little secret about me. I’m not much of a vacation person.
A family in 1988. From left: Galen, Luke, Anita, and Aaron Staengl (from this magazine’s inaugural issue).

From the Editor: Staengls Rule! A 30-year Serendipity

What are the chances of a story in our first issue having a completely unplanned family tie to one in this 30th Anniversary issue? Maybe pretty good once you consider that family’s commitment to the region we love.
One of the 14 glass sculptures on display at the Biltmore Estate through October 7, 2018. Photo courtesy of The Biltmore.

Dale Chihuly Sculptures at Biltmore Estate

Stunning Glass Color Added to Gardens and Grounds
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