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The hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and shakes that adorn the Pal’s drive-around locations are made by a boat manufacturer in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

Remembering the Late Pal Barger

His regional hot dog and hamburger empire turns 65 this year.
Former national-champion triathlete Jay Curwen now spends some of his outdoor time coaching youth teams.

Balancing Act: Applying the Race Mentality to Work and Family

Former pro athlete Jay Curwen gave up life on the competition road to be home with his family, and to help build an outdoor retailer.
Crows are known to mate for life.

From Hunting to Amicable: Watching Crows

There may never be another corn crop, but the result is a pair of clever and reliable feathered friends in the backyard.
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Sneak Peek: “Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge” 8 Treks in Virginia & North Carolina

East Tennessee’s Johnny Molloy has been writing about the Southern Appalachians (and beyond) for more than 30 years. We’re pleased to present a few easy walks-to-falls from his new book on waterfalls.
Morris, forest supervisor for Tennessee’s Cherokee National Forest, says that Cherokee has more biodiversity along the Conasauga River than some larger rivers out west.

Long Way Home to the Forest: A Forest Service Career Comes Full Circle

JaSal Morris wants to protect the Cherokee National Forest—and inspire minority youth to do the same.
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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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