July 2019

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Streaming On The Parkway, Part 11: Bedford & Peaks of Otter

Part 11 of our blog series following the members of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International during their 2019 Taste of the Blue Ridge Caravan between late May and mid June.
The long-eared bat is safer on 174 Watauga County, North Carolina acres.

Bats Protected in North Carolina

Prompted by somewhat unusual circumstances, the Blue Ridge Conservancy has protected 174 acres in Watauga County that include key habitat for the federally endangered Virginia long-eared bat.
The once-lowly ramp has come a long way under Glen Facemire’s care.

World’s Only Ramp Farmer Ramps Down

Glen Facemire, the “Ramp Man” of Richwood, West Virginia, says it’s time for him to sell what may be the world’s only ramp farm.
The Gatlinburg Skylift has come back from the ‘16 fire longer than ever.

Gatlinburg Skylift Reopens (And It’s Longer Than Ever!)

The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America is open in the Smokies.
At an elevation of 2,377 feet, the Hemlock Overlook gives guests a180-degree view of Letcher County’s mountains.

Top Trending Kentucky Mountain Destinations 2019

Our readers pick the Top 5 Trending Mountain Destinations in Kentucky, and our editors pick 25 can't miss attractions and reasons to 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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