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The Tuckasegee River of North Carolina has its headwaters on 10,000 acres of public lands.

Rivers Run Through it: The Rest of the Story

Space considerations precluded the inclusion of some aspects of Angela Minor’s piece on rivers in the July/August 2020 issue. Here, for each river in the piece, is information on species and history.
Patrick and Doggy

The Good Mountain Mutt – Close to You

Little changes in your daily routine can build into something that improves your whole life.
A male Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Birds of the Blue Ridge: Rose-breasted Grosbeak

These handsomely dressed males enjoy the sunflowers, safflowers and raw peanuts at feeders; consume a range of insects (including helping potato farms by eating harmful beetles and larvae); and feed on berries and fruits.
The mature nymphs of the periodic (17-year) cicada (Magicicada sp.) burrow up out of the ground before climbing onto a tree trunk or other object to begin metamorphosing into an adult.

One Cicada, Two Cicada, Three Cicada … More!

They’re back!
Gail along the Glenwood Horse Trail, May, 2020.

Strange Walks

Hikes of April and early may

Departments

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.
From The Editor

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.

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