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Seth and Courtney Umbarger, here on their Laurel Springs Farm with some of their livestock, also work to inspire area students to have an interest in agriculture.

Seth & Courtney Umbarger: Conservationists on the Farm

The Southwest Virginia couple’s efforts have advanced beyond farm-to-table to a new effort: farm-to-school.
Lily, owned by Scott Ramsey, stands sentinel at Black Balsam Knob, near Milepost 420 of the North Carolina Blue Ridge Parkway, looking west at a beautiful sunset.

Photo Essay: Instagram-worthy Spots Your Dog Will Love

We asked our readers for their favorite images of their dogs in the mountains. And boy, did they ever come through!
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The Power of the Paw

It may well be impossible to underestimate the reach of a therapy dog.
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Leaving No Trace: Earth Day Celebrates 50 Years

What better time than Earth Day’s 50th anniversary to think about the little things we can do every day to savor, enjoy and protect our planet.
The Greatest Day Hiker Of Them All and her dog, Cookie, make their way along the Hotel Trail.

The Wonderful Versatility of Carvins Cove

Hike: February 23, 2020: Hotel and Buck trails out and back to Brushy Mountain. 5 miles.
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Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home – back to where it

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