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Gifts of the Land: Moving Days

Several generations — chickens and people — get things settled.

From the Editor: Wilderness!

The magic of being out in a designated Wilderness area can also serve as the curse of being out in a designated wilderness area.

Horn of Plenty

The eastern Hercules beetle is an imposing but harmless big bug.

West Virginia Land Trust Advances

Established in 1994, the West Virginia Land Trust celebrated its 30th anniversary last year with a remarkable record of success protecting special places across the Mountain State.

Seneca Adventure Trail

Originally built for a high-school cross country team, the woodsy walk offers an even treadway and delightful doses of nature.

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Sam and Eli resettle the chicken “teenagers” into their new home.

Gifts of the Land: Moving Days

Several generations — chickens and people — get things settled.
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From the Editor: Wilderness!

The magic of being out in a designated Wilderness area can also serve as the curse of being out in a designated wilderness area.
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Horn of Plenty

The eastern Hercules beetle is an imposing but harmless big bug.
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West Virginia Land Trust Advances

Established in 1994, the West Virginia Land Trust celebrated its 30th anniversary last year with a remarkable record of success protecting special places across the Mountain State.
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Seneca Adventure Trail

Originally built for a high-school cross country team, the woodsy walk offers an even treadway and delightful doses of nature.
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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.
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

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