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Book Note: The Caretaker

by Ron Rash. Doubleday, 2023. 252pp.

Smokey Matures, Keeps His Message

Smokey turns 80 this year, and while his message has remained constant over the years, he does appear to have aged a little.

May/June Skywatch: The Fluffy Surprise at the Tip of Leo’s Tail

Nearly overhead in the early evening twinkle the faint stars of a frequently overlooked attraction—the Coma Berenices Star Cluster.

West Jefferson Gets a New Park

Culminating a nine-year effort, the Blue Ridge Conservancy recently transferred 152 acres on Paddy Mountain to the town of West Jefferson, North Carolina.

‘Dolly Experience’ Debuts in May

The Dolly Parton Experience re-imagines what was called Dollywood Boulevard: One stop presents Parton‘s wardrobe.

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Ron Rash. The Caretaker. Doubleday, 2023. 252pp.

Book Note: The Caretaker

by Ron Rash. Doubleday, 2023. 252pp.
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Smokey Matures, Keeps His Message

Smokey turns 80 this year, and while his message has remained constant over the years, he does appear to have aged a little.
skywatch

May/June Skywatch: The Fluffy Surprise at the Tip of Leo’s Tail

Nearly overhead in the early evening twinkle the faint stars of a frequently overlooked attraction—the Coma Berenices Star Cluster.
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West Jefferson Gets a New Park

Culminating a nine-year effort, the Blue Ridge Conservancy recently transferred 152 acres on Paddy Mountain to the town of West Jefferson, North Carolina.
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‘Dolly Experience’ Debuts in May

The Dolly Parton Experience re-imagines what was called Dollywood Boulevard: One stop presents Parton‘s wardrobe.
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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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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
Creature Feature

The Light Fantastic

Fireflies are struggling with the effects of artificial light.

June 29, 2026

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