2023

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New Film Documents Efforts to Restore the Chestnut Tree

The American Chestnut Foundation has released “Clear Day THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut,” an inspiring 53-minute documentary on the efforts of the American Chestnut Foundation (ACF) to restore the Appalachians’ once-dominant tree species.
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New Book From BRC Contributor

Julia Nunnally Duncan’s new book, “All We Have Loved” (Finishing Line Press; release date of November 10), presents more than 30 of Duncan’s essays, three of which first appeared in our pages.
Ascender participants benefit from free gear rentals and outdoor recreation vouchers.

Seeking the Wild & Wonderful: Trading D.C. Honks for West Virginia Beep Beeps

Ascend West Virginia incentivizes remote workers to put down roots in the Mountain State.
Bear rescues occur most often after young bears are orphaned when their mothers are struck by cars, shot by landowners or euthanized for feeding on garbage and showing no signs of fear.

Creature Feature: Wild Again

Appalachian Bear Rescue helps displaced cubs return to their native habitat.
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Phillipi, West Virginia, to Honor Barbour County’s Fallen Soldiers

Tiny Phillipi, West Virginia, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its Spirit of the American Doughboy monument on November 4, with the placing of a red carnation for each fallen solider from Barbour County from World War I to present.

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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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