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Bruce Ingram
September’s Wild Edible: Elderberries
The berries feature a bittersweet flavor when eaten right off the vine. Read more
Sep 5, 2023
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Michael Todd
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Purple Finch
This chunky little songbird with a cheerful series of whistles is more raspberry in color than what we commonly picture as purple. Read more
Sep 21, 2023
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Bruce Ingram
July's Wild Edible: Cleavers
With their sticky leaves and stems, cleavers come by their names honestly and are one of the more interesting plants that dwell in our region. Read more
Jul 6, 2023
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Joshua Moore
Waterfall Wednesday: Looking Glass Falls - A Waterfall of Sheer Beauty
Nestled along the side of Looking Glass Rock, tucked away in the Pisgah National Forest, sits one of North Carolina's most visited waterfalls, Looking Glass Falls. Read more
Aug 22, 2023
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Michael Todd
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Blue Jay
This familiar, friendly and fun bird is not actually blue! Read more
Sep 14, 2023
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Bruce Ingram
August’s Wild Edible: Beefsteak Polypore
Red and fan-shaped, Fistulina hepatica can grow up to 10 inches wide, although most specimens are about half that size. Read more
Jul 31, 2023
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Mike Blevins
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
It is the only gnatcatcher in the east and only present during breeding season (April to September). Read more
Aug 17, 2023
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Joshua Moore
Waterfall Wednesday: Sandstone Falls
Located near Hinton, West Virginia, Sandstone Falls is one of the most breathtaking destinations you will ever visit. Read more
Jul 18, 2023
Michael Todd
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Purple Finch
This chunky little songbird with a cheerful series of whistles is more raspberry in color than what we commonly picture as purple. Read more
Sep 21, 2023
Michael Todd
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Blue Jay
This familiar, friendly and fun bird is not actually blue! Read more
Sep 14, 2023
Bruce Ingram
September’s Wild Edible: Elderberries
The berries feature a bittersweet flavor when eaten right off the vine. Read more
Sep 5, 2023
Joshua Moore
Waterfall Wednesday: Looking Glass Falls - A Waterfall of Sheer Beauty
Nestled along the side of Looking Glass Rock, tucked away in the Pisgah National Forest, sits one of North Carolina's most visited waterfalls, Looking Glass Falls. Read more
Aug 22, 2023
Mike Blevins
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
It is the only gnatcatcher in the east and only present during breeding season (April to September). Read more
Aug 17, 2023
Mike Blevins
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Carolina Wren
Amongst Carolina Wrens, the males sing the loudest and the females accompany the songs. Read more
Aug 3, 2023
Bruce Ingram
August’s Wild Edible: Beefsteak Polypore
Red and fan-shaped, Fistulina hepatica can grow up to 10 inches wide, although most specimens are about half that size. Read more
Jul 31, 2023
Bruce and Elaine Ingram
Waynesboro Getaway
Waynesboro, Virginia, sports an abundance of outdoor activities nearby (and even in-town) as well as enticing local restaurants and stores. Here’s what we found on a recent two-day visit. Read more
Jul 31, 2023
Joshua Moore
Waterfall Wednesday: Sandstone Falls
Located near Hinton, West Virginia, Sandstone Falls is one of the most breathtaking destinations you will ever visit. Read more
Jul 18, 2023
Bruce Ingram
One of the Blue Ridge’s Best Rivers to Paddle: The Shenandoah
For easy paddling, fetching scenery, quality bird watching and much improved fishing, the South Fork of the Shenandoah and the Main Stem Shenandoah in Virginia and West Virginia rate a look. Read more
Jul 13, 2023
Mike Blevins
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Indigo Bunting
The stunning turquoises, blues and purples of this bird are a “trick of the light.” Read more
Jul 12, 2023
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