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Walking Fort Mountain State Park

The expertise and work of the Civilian Conservation Corps is abundantly evident in walking this 4,058-acre park.

Butterflies on the Move

Though not as well-known as monarchs, cloudless sulphurs migrate in the fall too.

Back to School

Meeting the bully challenge.

Gifts of the Land: Of Persimmons and Yellow Jackets

How sumptuous bread justifies an arduous foray.

From the Editor: Tomato Grades

Given the goal of a first tomato by the 4th of July and the last at Halloween, there should be, as this is written in nearly August, many weeks of tomato season left.

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The Cool Springs Overlook looks onto the Holly Creek Valley.

Walking Fort Mountain State Park

The expertise and work of the Civilian Conservation Corps is abundantly evident in walking this 4,058-acre park.
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Butterflies on the Move

Though not as well-known as monarchs, cloudless sulphurs migrate in the fall too.
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Back to School

Meeting the bully challenge.
Elaine steadies a ladder while Sam picks persimmons minutes before the yellow jacket attack.

Gifts of the Land: Of Persimmons and Yellow Jackets

How sumptuous bread justifies an arduous foray.
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From the Editor: Tomato Grades

Given the goal of a first tomato by the 4th of July and the last at Halloween, there should be, as this is written in nearly August, many weeks of tomato season left.
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Coyote (Canis latrans) wandering out from the forest into the loop road on a summer late morning.
Country Roads

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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