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Singing in the Garden: Song Interrupted

"The tune I remember, if I could but keep the words." —Virgil
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Smokey Matures, Keeps His Message

Smokey turns 80 this year, and while his message has remained constant over the years, he does appear to have aged a little.
The duck pond sits near the cove habitats and the mountain bog.

South Carolina Botanical Garden: A Whole State on 295 Acres

Located at Clemson University, the gardens offer easy walking amid plantings and habitats from all across the Palmetto State.
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Save Salamanders, Save our Health

Advocates for the rare yellow-spotted woodland species fight to list it as endangered.
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Gifts of the Land: Boots and Ruffles

Exploring the vagaries of roosterhood.

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Smith Mountain Lake Virginia is a hidden gem within the Blue Ridge Mountains. This beautiful area features boating, sailing, hiking, shopping, fishing, and much more.
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Sarah Smiles: The Lake Effect

Growing up, many of my weekends were spent at my late step-grandmother’s house on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.

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