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Advice for Beginning Astronomers

Did you enjoy Cara Ellen Modisett's March/April astronomy feature? Then here are even more breathtaking photos of the night sky, information about the approaching PanSTARRS Comet, and some great advice for beginning astronomers!

Snowshoe Mountain: An Adventure

Caroline tells her adventure of skiing at Snowshoe Mountain in the beautiful WV region.

The Wannabe Chef: Dark Chocolate Macaroons

The Wannabe Chef learns to love coconut with her dark chocolate coconut macaroons recipe.

Chocolate, Berries & Cream Dessert

Learn how to make an amazing dessert from our sister magazine's cover of the Roanoker Menu!

Wilderness at the Smokies Lies Near Tennessee’s Rocky Top Trail

Joe Tennis stops off at this Sevierville, Tenn. resort while on assignment for our 2013 Travel Guide.

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A half moon photographed through a telescope at the Primland Observatory.

Advice for Beginning Astronomers

Did you enjoy Cara Ellen Modisett's March/April astronomy feature? Then here are even more breathtaking photos of the night sky, information about the approaching PanSTARRS Comet, and some great advice for beginning astronomers!
Snowshoe

Snowshoe Mountain: An Adventure

Caroline tells her adventure of skiing at Snowshoe Mountain in the beautiful WV region.
Dark Chocolate Macaroons

The Wannabe Chef: Dark Chocolate Macaroons

The Wannabe Chef learns to love coconut with her dark chocolate coconut macaroons recipe.
Chocolate, Berries & Cream Dessert

Chocolate, Berries & Cream Dessert

Learn how to make an amazing dessert from our sister magazine's cover of the Roanoker Menu!
An assortment of plants overlooks the wave pool.

Wilderness at the Smokies Lies Near Tennessee’s Rocky Top Trail

Joe Tennis stops off at this Sevierville, Tenn. resort while on assignment for our 2013 Travel Guide.
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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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