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Cold n Urban

Kurt's January hikes included braving the cold weather, an old favorite and beautiful views.

Through the Cold

Cold weather couldn't deter Kurt and family from their monthly hikes. Read on about his December 2017 adventures.

Back to the Woods after a Month Off for a Much Bigger Cause

Kurt's hikes are back up and running after a family member's health scare and his one-in-a-million recovery.

Our Favorite Facebook Photos: 12/1/17

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Pigeon Forge Timeshares: Idyllic Accommodations in the Smokies

Stay in Pigeon Forge for less without sacrificing quality. Pigeon Forge timeshares offer a luxurious and comfortable way to vacation, complete with many of the features of home and a great selection of on-site resort amenities and activities.

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Gail on Tinker Cliffs with wintry Catawba Valley below, Jan. 21, 2018

Cold n Urban

Kurt's January hikes included braving the cold weather, an old favorite and beautiful views.
Cookie on Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail, 12/10.

Through the Cold

Cold weather couldn't deter Kurt and family from their monthly hikes. Read on about his December 2017 adventures.
Ace woodsman breaks out the rain tarp.

Back to the Woods after a Month Off for a Much Bigger Cause

Kurt's hikes are back up and running after a family member's health scare and his one-in-a-million recovery.
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Our Favorite Facebook Photos: 12/1/17

Ready to see week 164 of our Favorite Facebook photos? Tell us your favorite shot in the comments!
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Pigeon Forge Timeshares: Idyllic Accommodations in the Smokies

Stay in Pigeon Forge for less without sacrificing quality. Pigeon Forge timeshares offer a luxurious and comfortable way to vacation, complete with many of the features of home and a great selection of on-site resort amenities and activities.
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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.

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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.

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Synchronous Fireflies
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The Light Fantastic

Fireflies are struggling with the effects of artificial light.

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