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August 2021

Paw paws don’t last long once they fall to the ground.

September’s Wild Edible: Paw Paws

Known for its colorful nicknames such as mountain custard, mountain banana, custard apple, and here’s a new appellation…the hipster banana, I would describe Asimina triloba as tasting something like a cross between a banana and a pineapple.
The Hanging Rock Observatory atop Peters Mountain has recorded up to 3,000 hawks and eagles on a fall migration day.

West Virginia Backroads Ramble: A 160-mile, Two-day Nirvana

Yes, there are great leaf views along the way, and a great spot to watch the hawk migration as well.
The Rough Ridge Bridge is on the Tanawha Trail in North Carolina near Grandfather Mountain. From the photographer: “I’ve been on Rough Ridge Trail when the fog was so thick you couldn’t see your own nose, only to have the wind change direction and give you vista views for miles. Add to this the changing of seasons, varying weather conditions and different angles of light from the sun and you have something truly magical.”

Photo Essay: Fabulous Fall

The color! The crisp air! The lure of a mountain vista and a cool-flowing stream! It’s autumn, and our contributing photographers have the lovely proof.
The Middle Fork of the Hoston River is a good fishing spot.

Marion, Virginia: Three Good Walks in One

Hungry Mother State Park and its host town of Marion combine for explorations into nature and an inviting downtown.
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Mucking About: Secreting Away in Appalachian ‘Fens’

Thankfully, the endangered bog turtle is a master at hiding.
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