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Mill Creek Stories: Don’t Need a Thing

One happy conundrum of a long and successful marriage.

Architecture Tied To Jefferson Now A Boutique Hotel

The Blackburn Inn’s history reaches back to 1825.

Creature Feature: Frozen Frogs

Hardy Wood Frogs Can Even Lose Heartbeat for a Time.

From The Editor: Channeling Elizabeth Hunter – Time Flies, Monarchs Should Too

Our former columnist’s lifelong love of the magical migrating butterflies is, well, an inspiration.

Guest Column: ‘Holding Space’ at The Floyd Country Store

Dylan Locke has been producing music, performing arts and educational outreach programs for the last 30 years. He is the co-owner of the 100-year-old Floyd Country Store in Floyd, Virginia, along with his wife, Heather Krantz.

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Mill Creek Stories: Don’t Need a Thing

One happy conundrum of a long and successful marriage.
The refurbished Blackburn Inn is scheduled to open a wellness center in 2020.

Architecture Tied To Jefferson Now A Boutique Hotel

The Blackburn Inn’s history reaches back to 1825.
Wood Frog, Rana sylvatica, looking directly at you (macro, isolated, 12MP camera).

Creature Feature: Frozen Frogs

Hardy Wood Frogs Can Even Lose Heartbeat for a Time.
"Monarch Butterflies in various flying, basking and standing positions."

From The Editor: Channeling Elizabeth Hunter – Time Flies, Monarchs Should Too

Our former columnist’s lifelong love of the magical migrating butterflies is, well, an inspiration.
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Guest Column: ‘Holding Space’ at The Floyd Country Store

Dylan Locke has been producing music, performing arts and educational outreach programs for the last 30 years. He is the co-owner of the 100-year-old Floyd Country Store in Floyd, Virginia, along with his wife, Heather Krantz.
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Coyote (Canis latrans) wandering out from the forest into the loop road on a summer late morning.
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Critters Crossing! 

States across the Blue Ridge are investing in wildlife crossings to protect animals and improve roadway safety.

September 1, 2026

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