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Singing in the Garden: Dam, Dam, Dam

"An adult beaver may consume … roughly the amount of bark and smaller branches obtained from a two-inch diameter tree every two days." — Jim Parkhurst, Virginia Cooperative Extension

From the Editor: Christmases Long Ago

What’s in a photo and what’s not

Fish Tale

Low-lying darters speak volumes about the health of Southern Appalachian rivers.

South Charleston, WV: Rediscovering a Childhood Park

In South Charleston, West Virginia, our intrepid walker returns to an area where he lived for 30 years for a pleasant stroll and an unexpected soapbox derby event.

The Mountain Q&A – Dolly Parton: The Nation’s Sweetheart, Among So Many Other Things

The award-winning songwriter, entertainer, global philanthropist and creator of Imagination Library is also celebrating the 40th anniversary of her theme park Dollywood.

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Singing in the Garden: Dam, Dam, Dam

"An adult beaver may consume … roughly the amount of bark and smaller branches obtained from a two-inch diameter tree every two days." — Jim Parkhurst, Virginia Cooperative Extension
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From the Editor: Christmases Long Ago

What’s in a photo and what’s not
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Fish Tale

Low-lying darters speak volumes about the health of Southern Appalachian rivers.
Trails pass through a dense forest and a power line provides a viewpoint.

South Charleston, WV: Rediscovering a Childhood Park

In South Charleston, West Virginia, our intrepid walker returns to an area where he lived for 30 years for a pleasant stroll and an unexpected soapbox derby event.
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The Mountain Q&A – Dolly Parton: The Nation’s Sweetheart, Among So Many Other Things

The award-winning songwriter, entertainer, global philanthropist and creator of Imagination Library is also celebrating the 40th anniversary of her theme park Dollywood.
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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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Country Roads

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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