September 2019

Jeff and Franny Tacy are the hosts at Franny’s Farm, which specializes in hemp products.

Fall Fun at Franny’s Farm

Franny Tacy jumps out of a vehicle with a hug and a handshake, her long blonde hair tucked neatly beneath a ball cap. Fit and trim, at 49, this farmer became the first woman in North Carolina to grow and harvest hemp in 2017.
Longtime farmer Bill Croft standing on the farm in Augusta County, Virginia. Inset: Lodging for the Inn at MeadowCroft is inside restored log cabins.

Fall Fun at Walnut Grove Farm

What was once a massively-sized farm on land granted by the King of England has been split and separated in Augusta County, Virginia.
The 2-mile Saunders-Monticello Trail begins with
a boardwalk.

The Good Walk: Monticello – Easy Walk, Presidential Delights

Thomas Jefferson’s dedication to walking is palpable as you make the easy walk amid his grounds.
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Mill Creek Stories: The Art of the Deal

Wherein man’s best friend goes rogue.
Endangered red wolves once freely roamed the forests and fields of the Blue Ridge states and as far west as central Texas.

Creature Feature: “Little Red Riding Hood Lied”

Working for Survival. Advocates for endangered red wolves fight to bring them back—and banish stereotypes.

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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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