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Zipping along in Seven Devils, N.C.

Check out this fun video tour of the ziplines located at Hawksnest, home of the longest zip line tour on the east coast.

Not Too Much Heat, Not Too Much Distance

Hikes: July 13, 20, 28, 2013

Walking the Flood

Home to along Roanoke River Greenway in both directions from near the Memorial Bridge. About 5.5 miles.

Dog’s First Hike

Little Doggie's First Hike, and along the AT! About 5.5 miles

The Appalachian Trail and More

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Zipping along in Seven Devils, N.C.

Check out this fun video tour of the ziplines located at Hawksnest, home of the longest zip line tour on the east coast.
Chiens fatigués in the car after their stream walk.

Not Too Much Heat, Not Too Much Distance

Hikes: July 13, 20, 28, 2013
Kurt ends his wading from the Roanoke River Greenway bridge connecting Thomas Park and Wasena Park, 7/4/13.

Walking the Flood

Home to along Roanoke River Greenway in both directions from near the Memorial Bridge. About 5.5 miles.
Moose's first day on the AT.

Dog’s First Hike

Little Doggie's First Hike, and along the AT! About 5.5 miles
Kurt at Apple Orchard Falls

The Appalachian Trail and More

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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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