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October’s Wild Edible: Summer Grapes

Every autumn from late September to mid-October my wife Elaine and I prowl the backroads of Botetourt County, Virginia searching for this fruit.

It’s More Than a Promise. It’s a PACT.

PACT is Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County's commitment to keeping your family safe during 2020.

Birds of the Blue Ridge: Wood Duck

Swift in flight and fleet of foot in the branches, the wood duck can be seen year-round and/or during breeding season across the Blue Ridge and a large swath of North America.

The Good Mountain Mutt – Rover and Retirees

What to do with all that free time now that you’re officially retired and living the life? Get a dog. Here’s why.

The Good Mountain Mutt – Summer Safety for Your Dog

Summer is here and what a wonderful time of year for both people and pooches. As great as it is to get outside and enjoy all the warm weather activities together, we must keep in mind that there are also seasonal dangers for our dogs.

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Summer grapes often grow along country roads like this one in Botetourt County, Virginia.

October’s Wild Edible: Summer Grapes

Every autumn from late September to mid-October my wife Elaine and I prowl the backroads of Botetourt County, Virginia searching for this fruit.
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It’s More Than a Promise. It’s a PACT.

PACT is Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County's commitment to keeping your family safe during 2020.
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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Wood Duck

Swift in flight and fleet of foot in the branches, the wood duck can be seen year-round and/or during breeding season across the Blue Ridge and a large swath of North America.
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The Good Mountain Mutt – Rover and Retirees

What to do with all that free time now that you’re officially retired and living the life? Get a dog. Here’s why.
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The Good Mountain Mutt – Summer Safety for Your Dog

Summer is here and what a wonderful time of year for both people and pooches. As great as it is to get outside and enjoy all the warm weather activities together, we must keep in mind that there are also seasonal dangers for our dogs.
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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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