June 2023

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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Prothonotary Warbler

Of the three dozen or more warblers that visit the eastern U.S., this bright yellow species is one of only two warblers that nest in tree cavities.
Indigo Bunting, male

Birds of the Blue Ridge: Indigo Bunting

The stunning turquoises, blues and purples of this bird are a “trick of the light.”
Laurel Falls

Waterfall Wednesday: The Other Laurel Falls

Laurel Falls is a stunning hidden gem tucked away in a small Tennessee town.
March 5: On the way up the Star Trail.

Kurt’s Hikes: Jan-May, 2023

One highlight of the walks of the first five months of the year was a semi-surprise for The Day Hiker when, upon our arrival at the base of the Star Trail up Roanoke Mountain, pretty much the whole dang family (all but the Raleigh family) was there.

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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