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Web Extra: “Farms, Food and Fun”

Get more from from Joe Tennis' journey to discover “Farms, Food & Fun” in the mountains of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.

Kurt’s Hikes: July 2019

Watery Destinations: Two Lakes, An Ocean and a Reservoir

Kurt’s Hikes: June 2019

Kurt’s Hikes: May 2019

Some Urban, Some Beach, Some Bikes, Some Views!

The Rhythm of the Seasons; The Charm of the South

As the European settlers in centuries past fell upon the lush Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, their farming roots developed a respect for the seasonal rhythms of the hills and valleys.[Sponsored Content]

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The GA at Grapes & Beans in Clayton, Ga. is loaded with turkey, bacon and avocado.

Web Extra: “Farms, Food and Fun”

Get more from from Joe Tennis' journey to discover “Farms, Food & Fun” in the mountains of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
Gail keeps Harkening Hill’s Balance Rock from hurting someone.

Kurt’s Hikes: July 2019

Watery Destinations: Two Lakes, An Ocean and a Reservoir
June 2, ’19: The trails of Mill Mountain provide lots of overlooks down onto Roanoke City.

Kurt’s Hikes: June 2019

May 25: The view from Mt.Pleasant looking southwest.

Kurt’s Hikes: May 2019

Some Urban, Some Beach, Some Bikes, Some Views!
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The Rhythm of the Seasons; The Charm of the South

As the European settlers in centuries past fell upon the lush Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, their farming roots developed a respect for the seasonal rhythms of the hills and valleys.[Sponsored Content]
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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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