September 2024

The 83-foot obelisk was erected in 1909.

Walking Kings Mountain

The site of the October 7, 1780 battle carries faint echoes of a fateful day in the quest for American independence.
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Photo Recap: 2024 Appaloosa Music Festival

This year's Appaloosa Music Festival at Skyline Ranch Resort in Front Royal, VA, was one of the most energetic and attended years they have had to date.
Marys Rock Trail is a 3.7-mile out-and-back that rewards with great views of mountains and Page Valley, Virginia.

Easy Fall Hikes, Plus!

Build a great weekend around these breezy hikes to superb views, along with tasty eats and comfy stays.
"Summit Lake is at 3,400’ in elevation and the Cranberry Glades Wilderness surround it to create a great place to shoot a springtime Milky Way panorama. North is to left, east at the center and the southern sky is on the right." —Dave Green

Twist of Fate

A surprise temporary assignment ignited a West Virginia coal miner’s passion for photographing night skies and other wonders.
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Butterflies on the Move

Though not as well-known as monarchs, cloudless sulphurs migrate in the fall too.

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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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