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August’s Wild Edible: Beefsteak Polypore

Red and fan-shaped, Fistulina hepatica can grow up to 10 inches wide, although most specimens are about half that size.

Waynesboro Getaway

Waynesboro, Virginia, sports an abundance of outdoor activities nearby (and even in-town) as well as enticing local restaurants and stores. Here’s what we found on a recent two-day visit.

Birds of the Blue Ridge: Carolina Wren

Amongst Carolina Wrens, the males sing the loudest and the females accompany the songs.

Birds of the Blue Ridge: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

It is the only gnatcatcher in the east and only present during breeding season (April to September).

Waterfall Wednesday: Sandstone Falls

Located near Hinton, West Virginia, Sandstone Falls is one of the most breathtaking destinations you will ever visit.

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A beefsteak polypore growing on a hardwood.

August’s Wild Edible: Beefsteak Polypore

Red and fan-shaped, Fistulina hepatica can grow up to 10 inches wide, although most specimens are about half that size.
A stay at the Heritage Hill B&B is a highlight of any visit to Waynesboro.

Waynesboro Getaway

Waynesboro, Virginia, sports an abundance of outdoor activities nearby (and even in-town) as well as enticing local restaurants and stores. Here’s what we found on a recent two-day visit.
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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Carolina Wren

Amongst Carolina Wrens, the males sing the loudest and the females accompany the songs.
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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

It is the only gnatcatcher in the east and only present during breeding season (April to September).
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Waterfall Wednesday: Sandstone Falls

Located near Hinton, West Virginia, Sandstone Falls is one of the most breathtaking destinations you will ever visit.
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Smith Mountain Lake Virginia is a hidden gem within the Blue Ridge Mountains. This beautiful area features boating, sailing, hiking, shopping, fishing, and much more.
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Sarah Smiles: The Lake Effect

Growing up, many of my weekends were spent at my late step-grandmother’s house on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.

June 26, 2026

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