July 2022

Virginia senators’ Shenandoah Mountain Act works to protect 92,000 acres as a special scenic area.

New Land Protections in NC and VA

Groups in Western North Carolina and Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley work to preserve public lands.
Shortwave ultraviolet light transforms Emerald Village into a colorful night spectacle.

Fluorescent Fun in Little Switzerland, NC

Nighttime glows make for psychedelic shows.
A Tailor’s Lodging is located in downtown Abingdon, Virginia.

Dine and Sleep in Abingdon, VA

A Tailor’s Lodging provides a comfy place to stay while Luke’s Café offers a tasty meal during a short getaway to the home of the Barter Theatre.
One of the Cabins at Jerico Pre-Civil War Cabins Bed & Breakfast.

Spending Time in Marlinton, WV

My husband Bruce and I recently spent  time in Marlinton, a Pocahontas County, West Virginia small town that features an abundance of charms.
skywatch

Skywatch, July-August 2022

The Immensity of What Lies Above

Departments

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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