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March 2023

Virginia Tech’s new program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will assist farmers in implementing practices designed to reduce greenhouse gases that cause climate change.

Environmental Notes: Land Protected, Farms Funded

Henderson County, North Carolina, turns 76 acres to public land; Virginia Tech to provide payments to farms that protect land and air.
Downtown Waynesville’s Main Street is a blend of shoppers, diners, sightseers and welcoming shopkeepers.

Mountain Town With a Keen Sense of Self: Smokies’ ‘Eastern Entrance’

Cradled in the Great Balsam Mountains, Waynesville, North Carolina, claims its tourism heritage proudly.
Nani’s was the first Cuban restaurant to open in Blairsville, Georgia. Among the specialties are ropa vieja, black beans and yellow rice.

Rich Caribbean Flavors: ‘The Love of Family and Food’

These words from the Rum Cake Lady’s postcard speak of the strong Cuban connections alive and flavorful in northern Georgia.
It took six weeks, but then an eastern screech owl showed up at the structure Ryan Rice created with that hope.

Adventures at the Owl Box

If you live in a neighborhood and have a longing to photograph owls, one solution is to build a split-log house as a lure and hope for the best.
The view from Pinnacle Overlook is of Tri-State Peak, Cumberland Mountain and Fern Lake.

A Foot Each in Two States: Easy, Historic Walk at Cumberland Gap

The feel of many histories is palpable on this moderate three-mile trek, including a section restored to evoke the times of Daniel Boone.
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