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Seeing Southern: Mud On My Face On The Hatfield McCoy Trails

As a travel journalist, I know the prerequisite of this job: the willingness to tackle new things. And on this day, this enthusiast found herself in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia, on a four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle, heading north.

Our Favorite Facebook Photos: 7/4/14

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Seeing Southern: Step Back in Time at The Old Sautee Store

On our journey to find solitude, every now and then, we trip over places that have succeeded in capturing and preserving the past. The Old Sautee Store in the North Georgia mountains has been around as long as I have. And it hasn't changed a

The Wannabe Chef: Greek Turkey Burgers

These yummy Greek turkey burgers. They’re chock full of good-for-you stuff – red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and feta – and topped with a refreshing yogurt sauce.

Hiking to 22 Jump Street

Well, there are urban hikes and then there are urban hikes. Our usuals – the six or so miles total to and from Tanglewood Mall or downtown Roanoke from our house – are pretty tame and manageable.

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It was mud from the first bump.

Seeing Southern: Mud On My Face On The Hatfield McCoy Trails

As a travel journalist, I know the prerequisite of this job: the willingness to tackle new things. And on this day, this enthusiast found herself in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia, on a four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle, heading north.
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Our Favorite Facebook Photos: 7/4/14

Ready to see week 9 of our Favorite Facebook photos? Tell us your favorite shot in the comments!
The Old Sautee Store

Seeing Southern: Step Back in Time at The Old Sautee Store

On our journey to find solitude, every now and then, we trip over places that have succeeded in capturing and preserving the past. The Old Sautee Store in the North Georgia mountains has been around as long as I have. And it hasn't changed a smidgen.
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The Wannabe Chef: Greek Turkey Burgers

These yummy Greek turkey burgers. They’re chock full of good-for-you stuff – red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and feta – and topped with a refreshing yogurt sauce.

Hiking to 22 Jump Street

Well, there are urban hikes and then there are urban hikes. Our usuals – the six or so miles total to and from Tanglewood Mall or downtown Roanoke from our house – are pretty tame and manageable.
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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
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The Light Fantastic

Fireflies are struggling with the effects of artificial light.

June 29, 2026

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