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Mountain-Classic Books: ‘Storming Heaven’

The Denise Giardina novel from the late ‘80s still rings true and strong.

Virginia’s Belle Grove Plantation Barn Transformed

The bank barn at Virginia’s Belle Grove Plantation is now the Beverley B. Shoemaker Welcome Center.

Moogseum Opens in Asheville

The new Moogseum of Asheville, North Carolina, heralds the accomplishments of a legendary music-maker.

Helping Wildlife Navigate Traffic and Climate

I-40 and other areas present hazards that can be addressed.

Patsy Cline House: Open Longer, New Displays

The Patsy Cline Historic House in Winchester, VA, is extending its hours and adding displays that include some of Patsy’s costumes and personal items.

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Mountain-Classic Books: ‘Storming Heaven’

The Denise Giardina novel from the late ‘80s still rings true and strong.
The bank barn at Virginia’s Belle Grove Plantation is now the Beverley B. Shoemaker Welcome Center.

Virginia’s Belle Grove Plantation Barn Transformed

The bank barn at Virginia’s Belle Grove Plantation is now the Beverley B. Shoemaker Welcome Center.
63abf782-f013-11e9-9f88-12f1225286c6-Moogseum

Moogseum Opens in Asheville

The new Moogseum of Asheville, North Carolina, heralds the accomplishments of a legendary music-maker.
Bears and roads just don’t mix; efforts are underway in East Tennessee and western North Carolina to decrease potential collisions.

Helping Wildlife Navigate Traffic and Climate

I-40 and other areas present hazards that can be addressed.
The Patsy Cline House in Winchester, Virginia, now contains more displays of her life.

Patsy Cline House: Open Longer, New Displays

The Patsy Cline Historic House in Winchester, VA, is extending its hours and adding displays that include some of Patsy’s costumes and personal items.
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Vibrant Monarch butterfly clings to its translucent dew covered cocoon
Creature Feature

Monarch Mimickers

It’s easy to mistake other orange species for the king of fall butterflies.

August 26, 2026
At Coopers Rock State Forest, new Stargazer cabins invite guests to look up through skylights and telescopes.
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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

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