November 2023

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March’s Mountain Wildflower: Skunk Cabbage

Wrapping around themselves like a pair of cupped hands, the mottled leaves of the Skunk Cabbage create a hood, protecting a spike of tiny yellow flowers.
The Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Mountain Arts Center was a welcome stop for four liberal arts majors.

On the Road in the Mountains: A Reunion Story

In which four women of a certain age carry out a very special trip in the mountains to celebrate a half century of friendship.
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Nov/Dec Skywatch: The Great Square Doubles as the Great Signpost

The mid- to late-fall early evening sky can be unrecognizable because it contains few bright stars to use as markers. But, luckily for the stargazer, it does offer an unusual stellar configuration—the Great Square.
Tucked into the far southwest corner of Virginia, Pennington Gap is the largest town in Lee County, and one worth visiting and celebrating.

The Little Town with Big Ideas: Pennington Gap, Virginia

Last year, every house that went on the market in Pennington Gap sold. Here’s why.
Nikki Norman’s four layers of Red & White Velvet Cake turned into three exquisite layers for our in-house baker.

Great Recipes for the Holidays and Beyond

How to create a nice little set of recipes for the holidays and beyond? Simple! Turn to the readers of this magazine with a request for some of their favorites.

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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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