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November 1, 2026
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Besides obviously a canoe and dry box or bag and perhaps a rod for fishing and binoculars for birding, what are some essential items for canoe camping the Blue Ridge's rivers during the warm weather period?
Even in August, when the huckleberries bloom along the Appalachian Trail, it seems like Christmas at Whitetop Mountain.
A red eft –the juvenile stage of the Eastern newt– is all but hidden on the forest floor. Cat McCue and Jeff Hunter took a walk in the proposed new Wilderness area in east Tennessee. Here's a snapshot of what they saw as well as
The Conservation Trust for North Carolina is "a land trust that focuses mostly on the Blue Ridge Parkway, although we also help the 23 other land trusts that exist all over the state," says CTNC executive director Reid Wilson.
Thurston Griggs Trail to Appalachian Trail to Annapolis Rocks and back. 5.7 miles.
Besides obviously a canoe and dry box or bag and perhaps a rod for fishing and binoculars for birding, what are some essential items for canoe camping the Blue Ridge's rivers during the warm weather period?
Even in August, when the huckleberries bloom along the Appalachian Trail, it seems like Christmas at Whitetop Mountain.
A red eft –the juvenile stage of the Eastern newt– is all but hidden on the forest floor.
Cat McCue and Jeff Hunter took a walk in the proposed new Wilderness area in east Tennessee. Here's a snapshot of what they saw as well as details on the bill:
The Conservation Trust for North Carolina is "a land trust that focuses mostly on the Blue Ridge Parkway, although we also help the 23 other land trusts that exist all over the state," says CTNC executive director Reid Wilson.
Thurston Griggs Trail to Appalachian Trail to Annapolis Rocks and back. 5.7 miles.
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Skywatch: November/December 2026
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November 1, 2026
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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
