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November 1, 2026
From The Editor
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They’re a relatively recent phenomenon, rail trails.
As the magazine celebrates 35 years, allow us to thank 35 notables whose key roles helped make the anniversary possible.
Thirty-five years ago at just about this time, this magazine received a wonderful boost toward the execution of its inaugural issue, which would appear in the summer of 1988.
On our family’s summer visits to Radford, Virginia, my grandfather paid keen and careful attention to his grandchildren.
The January/February 2023 issue marks the start of Blue Ridge Country's 35th anniversary year.
They’re a relatively recent phenomenon, rail trails.
As the magazine celebrates 35 years, allow us to thank 35 notables whose key roles helped make the anniversary possible.
Thirty-five years ago at just about this time, this magazine received a wonderful boost toward the execution of its inaugural issue, which would appear in the summer of 1988.
On our family’s summer visits to Radford, Virginia, my grandfather paid keen and careful attention to his grandchildren.
The January/February 2023 issue marks the start of Blue Ridge Country's 35th anniversary year.
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