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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Brown Thrasher

This species, a “cousin” of the mockingbird, has more than 1,100 song stylings in its repertoire.

Holiday Magic: It’s Rockbridge County’s Gift to Your Weekend

The holiday calendar for Lexington, Buena Vista, and the surrounding communities is overflowing with events to get you in the spirit, such as choral performances, winter festivals, and open houses.

April’s Mountain Wildflower: Dutchman’s Breeches

Looking like freshly laundered and starched pants that have been hung out to dry, the blossoms of the Dutchman’s Breeches sway back and forth in response to the slightest of breezes.

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.

Photo Recap: Blue Highway Fest 2023

Nestled in the heart of Appalachia resides one of the newest must-see music festivals held in the Blue Ridge region, Blue Highway Fest.

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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Brown Thrasher

This species, a “cousin” of the mockingbird, has more than 1,100 song stylings in its repertoire.
Save the Date for December 8-10 and 15-17 for Luminary Nights at Natural Bridge State Park

Holiday Magic: It’s Rockbridge County’s Gift to Your Weekend

The holiday calendar for Lexington, Buena Vista, and the surrounding communities is overflowing with events to get you in the spirit, such as choral performances, winter festivals, and open houses.
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April’s Mountain Wildflower: Dutchman’s Breeches

Looking like freshly laundered and starched pants that have been hung out to dry, the blossoms of the Dutchman’s Breeches sway back and forth in response to the slightest of breezes.
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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.
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Photo Recap: Blue Highway Fest 2023

Nestled in the heart of Appalachia resides one of the newest must-see music festivals held in the Blue Ridge region, Blue Highway Fest.
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At Coopers Rock State Forest, new Stargazer cabins invite guests to look up through skylights and telescopes.
Country Roads

Even Closer to Almost Heaven

New Stargazer cabins at Coopers Rock State Forest offer a skyward escape in the mountains of West Virginia.

June 29, 2026
©Duncan Seaman
Country Roads

A Mountain Tradition Turns 90 

Visitors flock to Galax, Virginia, each summer for the Old Fiddlers’ Convention, a days-long celebration of Appalachian music.

June 29, 2026
Synchronous Fireflies
Creature Feature

The Light Fantastic

Fireflies are struggling with the effects of artificial light.

June 29, 2026

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