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November 1, 2026
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Andy Lane Trail to Appalachian Trail to Tinker Cliffs and back. 7.2 miles
Wildcat, Riprap, Appalachian Trail loop from Skyline Drive MP 92.1 (Wildcat Ridge parking area)
We ran a contest for reader photos to be published in our May/June 2013 issue. Here are the top 15 from our submissions, voted on by our Facebook fans!
Hikes: March 9, 2013 (Star, Woodthrush, Ridgeline trails loop on Mill Mountain. About 4 miles); March 16, 2013 (Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail till it rained. About 4 miles)
Trails of Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve. 3.8 miles.
Andy Lane Trail to Appalachian Trail to Tinker Cliffs and back. 7.2 miles
Wildcat, Riprap, Appalachian Trail loop from Skyline Drive MP 92.1 (Wildcat Ridge parking area)
We ran a contest for reader photos to be published in our May/June 2013 issue. Here are the top 15 from our submissions, voted on by our Facebook fans!
Hikes: March 9, 2013 (Star, Woodthrush, Ridgeline trails loop on Mill Mountain. About 4 miles); March 16, 2013 (Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail till it rained. About 4 miles)
Trails of Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve. 3.8 miles.
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25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
September 14, 2026
Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
September 1, 2026
