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Big Bear’s Wife: St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Stacks

Angie of Big Bear's Wife gives us a tasty cookie recipe perfect for celebrating St. Patty's Day.

The Wanna Be Chef: Untraditional Birthday Cake

For the hubby’s birthday this year, I surprised him with his favorite…chocolate chip cheesecake.

Mom! The Meatloaf!

Our editor gives her take on the classic meatloaf dish - with a twist.

The Wanna Be Chef: Festive Fruit Dish

We've got the perfect festive treat to keep you cool on July 4th - plus you can put it in super cute Mason jars if you don't have a trifle dish!

The Wanna Be Chef: One Pot Wonder-ful!

Does the "One Pot Wonder" recipe actually work? Read on to get this quick, easy, and tasty pasta recipe!

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Big Bear’s Wife: St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Stacks

Angie of Big Bear's Wife gives us a tasty cookie recipe perfect for celebrating St. Patty's Day.
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The Wanna Be Chef: Untraditional Birthday Cake

For the hubby’s birthday this year, I surprised him with his favorite…chocolate chip cheesecake.
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Mom! The Meatloaf!

Our editor gives her take on the classic meatloaf dish - with a twist.
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The Wanna Be Chef: Festive Fruit Dish

We've got the perfect festive treat to keep you cool on July 4th - plus you can put it in super cute Mason jars if you don't have a trifle dish!
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The Wanna Be Chef: One Pot Wonder-ful!

Does the "One Pot Wonder" recipe actually work? Read on to get this quick, easy, and tasty pasta recipe!
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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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