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November 1, 2026
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Conservationists are reintroducing ancient lake sturgeon to southeastern rivers.
The majestic bald eagle faced survival challenges in the 1960s. Now, thanks in part to efforts at the American Eagle Foundation in the Smokies, the future is much brighter for our national bird.
The threatened, "Hideously ugly" salamanders become much easier to look at in the context of the deep perils to their existence.
Victims of overhunting in the 1770s and of strangely high hide prices in the Depression, the inventive otter began its mountain comeback in 1984.
Three of the top 10 bird-watching states—Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia—are in the Blue Ridge region.
Conservationists are reintroducing ancient lake sturgeon to southeastern rivers.
The majestic bald eagle faced survival challenges in the 1960s. Now, thanks in part to efforts at the American Eagle Foundation in the Smokies, the future is much brighter for our national bird.
The threatened, "Hideously ugly" salamanders become much easier to look at in the context of the deep perils to their existence.
Victims of overhunting in the 1770s and of strangely high hide prices in the Depression, the inventive otter began its mountain comeback in 1984.
Three of the top 10 bird-watching states—Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia—are in the Blue Ridge region.
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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
September 14, 2026
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
