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The Mountain Q&A – Sandra Marra: Protecting a 2,220-Mile, 100-Year Gem

Sandra Marra is president and CEO of the nonprofit Appalachian Trail Conservancy, overseeing the world’s longest hiking-only footpath—the nearly 2,200-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail from Georgia to Maine.
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Singing in the Garden: Song Interrupted

"The tune I remember, if I could but keep the words." —Virgil
Goff takes great pride in making his own hot sauce, and every batch is different.

Tastee Diner: The Meaning Behind the Meals

The diner is an integral piece of Asheville history and testament to one man’s determination.
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Smokey Matures, Keeps His Message

Smokey turns 80 this year, and while his message has remained constant over the years, he does appear to have aged a little.
The duck pond sits near the cove habitats and the mountain bog.

South Carolina Botanical Garden: A Whole State on 295 Acres

Located at Clemson University, the gardens offer easy walking amid plantings and habitats from all across the Palmetto State.
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