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The Wannabe Chef: Strawberry Cheescake Cake

The hubby loves cheesecake (so do I!), and I figured it would make for a delicious springtime dessert. I was right. Learn how to make your own strawberry cheesecake cake with our adapted recipe!

The Wannabe Chef: Sausage Balls

The classic ingredients are sausage, sharp cheddar cheese and Bisquick. But I added a twist this time, throwing in some delicious cream cheese. Yum!

The Wannabe Chef: Taco-Stuffed Zucchini Boats

These Taco-Stuffed Zucchini Boats are chock full of veggies, protein and flavorful Mexican spices.

The Wannabe Chef: Chunky Chili

Cocoa powder in chunky chili? Believe it! Try out this chunky chili recipe made in your slow cooker during cold months!

Kevin Costner & Modern West

One of our writers had the opportunity to interview Kevin Costner & Modern West - read our interview here, including a brief note on Costner's involvement with the famous Hatfields & McCoys miniseries.

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The Wannabe Chef: Strawberry Cheescake Cake

The hubby loves cheesecake (so do I!), and I figured it would make for a delicious springtime dessert. I was right. Learn how to make your own strawberry cheesecake cake with our adapted recipe!
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The Wannabe Chef: Sausage Balls

The classic ingredients are sausage, sharp cheddar cheese and Bisquick. But I added a twist this time, throwing in some delicious cream cheese. Yum!
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The Wannabe Chef: Taco-Stuffed Zucchini Boats

These Taco-Stuffed Zucchini Boats are chock full of veggies, protein and flavorful Mexican spices.
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The Wannabe Chef: Chunky Chili

Cocoa powder in chunky chili? Believe it! Try out this chunky chili recipe made in your slow cooker during cold months!
Kevin Costner & Modern West

Kevin Costner & Modern West

One of our writers had the opportunity to interview Kevin Costner & Modern West - read our interview here, including a brief note on Costner's involvement with the famous Hatfields & McCoys miniseries.
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Departments

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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