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Grandfather Mountain celebrates “60 Years of Swing”

Happy 75th Anniversary to the Appalachian Trail!

We want to wish the Appalachian Trail a happy 75th birthday! As a proud supporter of this amazing trail, we are so happy to find other hikers and nature lovers who continue to spread the word about this piece of history.

Lawless: Bondurant Boys as Appalachian Gangsters

Lawless is the South's answer to the typical gangster film--just trade the Yankee accents for Southern growls.

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Welcome to Kurt’s Hikes!

Grandfather Mountain celebrates “60 Years of Swing”

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Happy 75th Anniversary to the Appalachian Trail!

We want to wish the Appalachian Trail a happy 75th birthday! As a proud supporter of this amazing trail, we are so happy to find other hikers and nature lovers who continue to spread the word about this piece of history.
The book "The Wettest County in the World" was the inspiration for the movie "Lawless."

Lawless: Bondurant Boys as Appalachian Gangsters

Lawless is the South's answer to the typical gangster film--just trade the Yankee accents for Southern growls.
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Fall Photo Contest-Win $100!

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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
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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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