2022

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The Mountain Q&A – Emily Jones: Parks Protector

Emily Jones, regional director of National Parks Conservation Association’s Southeast Region, loves exploring the outdoors at Great Smokies and Cumberland Gap national parks, and the 469-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway.
The Cranny Crow overlook in West Virginia’s Lost River State Park is two miles up to look down at the valley 1,000 feet below.

Short Hikes to Great Vistas in 7 States

These classic spots are great for any time of year, and are a fine-views way to kick off your hiking year.
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A Dream Come True at the Historic Eureka Inn

Katelyn Yarbrough brings fresh perspective to innkeeping in Jonesborough, Tennessee.
This daguerreotype of Claudius Crozet, ca. 1855, is from the Virginia Military Institute Archives. Crozet was VMI’s first president.

How Claudius Crozet Tamed the Blue Ridge

A difficult man conquers difficult terrain.
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Book Note: Allegheny Front, by Matthew Neill Null

I’ve read Matt Null’s “Allegheny Front” at least three times, and the nine stories always leave me in awe.

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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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