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November 1, 2026
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That strange critter crossing the road might not be a possum.
Come early spring at damp, leaf-covered spots in the Southern mountains, the salamander mating rituals can be spectacular.
For these pudgy prognosticators, February 2 is more like Valentine’s Day.
Skittish and shy, foxes seldom pose a threat to humans.
Freshwater mussels are among the most interesting—and imperiled—critters on the planet.
That strange critter crossing the road might not be a possum.
Come early spring at damp, leaf-covered spots in the Southern mountains, the salamander mating rituals can be spectacular.
For these pudgy prognosticators, February 2 is more like Valentine’s Day.
Skittish and shy, foxes seldom pose a threat to humans.
Freshwater mussels are among the most interesting—and imperiled—critters on the planet.
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25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
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Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
September 1, 2026
