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Snow on Tinker Mountain, 1/26/2013.

Snowy Hike on Appalachian Trail

Appalachian Trail from U.S. 220 at Daleville to Carvins Cove overlook at back. About 5.6 miles.
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!
Hard to hear, in the typed word, John Gorka's joke as he picked up this G-sharp guitar: "OK, I'm gonna play a little guitar for you know." (As in "talk a little smack" or "tell you a little story" . . . OK, you had to be there.)

Walking to John Gorka

From our house via the Roanoke River Greenway and Franklin Road to downtown Roanoke and back. About 6 miles.
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A Virginia “Classic” in Winter

Rock Castle Gorge loop from Rocky Knob Campground at Parkway milepost 167.1. 10.6 miles
Snowshoe

Snowshoe Mountain: An Adventure

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

Departments

Much of the Oklawaha Greenway is lined with trees.
The Good Walk

Walking Oklawaha Greenway

Located just minutes from downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina, this 3.25-mile scenic pathway winds through forests and wetlands.

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