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For 106 Years, West Virginia’s Tomaro’s Has Kept on Baking

New outfits in soft pastels, the vinegary smell of egg dye, and chocolate bunnies commonly herald the coming of Easter. But in West Virginia’s Italian bakeries, anise-flavored bread is equally prized.

Visiting North Carolina While Staying Home

Spring has arrived and the blooms are bursting throughout Western North Carolina. Sadly, the coronavirus crisis has forced many attractions, parks, and stores to close down temporarily. Luckily, you can still pay a visit without leaving your chair!

Discover Natural Bridge State Park

Discover the awe-inspiring wonder that’s impressed visitors for eons in Natural Bridge State Park. [Sponsored Content]

Birds of the Blue Ridge: Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Over 350 species of hummingbirds have been documented in the New World, their only home address on the planet. Seventeen nest in the United States. Yet in the Blue Ridge we see but one – the ruby-throated hummingbird.

The Good Mountain Mutt: Potty Training 101

One of the topics I am asked about most is potty training. The joy of having a new puppy can slam right into the reality of stepping in a pee puddle.

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Tomaro’s has been in the same location for 106 years.

For 106 Years, West Virginia’s Tomaro’s Has Kept on Baking

New outfits in soft pastels, the vinegary smell of egg dye, and chocolate bunnies commonly herald the coming of Easter. But in West Virginia’s Italian bakeries, anise-flavored bread is equally prized.
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Visiting North Carolina While Staying Home

Spring has arrived and the blooms are bursting throughout Western North Carolina. Sadly, the coronavirus crisis has forced many attractions, parks, and stores to close down temporarily. Luckily, you can still pay a visit without leaving your chair!
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Discover Natural Bridge State Park

Discover the awe-inspiring wonder that’s impressed visitors for eons in Natural Bridge State Park. [Sponsored Content]
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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Over 350 species of hummingbirds have been documented in the New World, their only home address on the planet. Seventeen nest in the United States. Yet in the Blue Ridge we see but one – the ruby-throated hummingbird.
Biscuit is long-since potty-trained.

The Good Mountain Mutt: Potty Training 101

One of the topics I am asked about most is potty training. The joy of having a new puppy can slam right into the reality of stepping in a pee puddle.
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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
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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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