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Out of the Nip, into the Chips

Our house to Alejandro's Restaurant and back. About 6.5 miles.

Five Men Walking into a Different Season

Long ago, as early as the 1930s when he was a young man, the great-grandfather/grandfather/father of the men on this overnight hike began a hiking life that spanned parts of eight decades and pieces of the Appalachian Trail in most of its 14 states.

Urban Loop Pleasures, Treasures and Measures

From home along the Murray Run Greenway, Winding Way Road to Tanglewood Mall and all around it like geezer mall walkers; Franklin Road and Brandon Ave back home. About 6 miles

Snowy Hike on Appalachian Trail

Appalachian Trail from U.S. 220 at Daleville to Carvins Cove overlook at back. About 5.6 miles.

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!

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Out of the Nip, into the Chips

Our house to Alejandro's Restaurant and back. About 6.5 miles.
Matthew and Aden as we were transitioning from fall to winter.

Five Men Walking into a Different Season

Long ago, as early as the 1930s when he was a young man, the great-grandfather/grandfather/father of the men on this overnight hike began a hiking life that spanned parts of eight decades and pieces of the Appalachian Trail in most of its 14 states.

Urban Loop Pleasures, Treasures and Measures

From home along the Murray Run Greenway, Winding Way Road to Tanglewood Mall and all around it like geezer mall walkers; Franklin Road and Brandon Ave back home. About 6 miles
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!
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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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