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November 1, 2026
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Sandra Marra is president and CEO of the nonprofit Appalachian Trail Conservancy, overseeing the world’s longest hiking-only footpath—the nearly 2,200-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail from Georgia to Maine.
"The tune I remember, if I could but keep the words." —Virgil
Smokey turns 80 this year, and while his message has remained constant over the years, he does appear to have aged a little.
Located at Clemson University, the gardens offer easy walking amid plantings and habitats from all across the Palmetto State.
Advocates for the rare yellow-spotted woodland species fight to list it as endangered.
Sandra Marra is president and CEO of the nonprofit Appalachian Trail Conservancy, overseeing the world’s longest hiking-only footpath—the nearly 2,200-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail from Georgia to Maine.
"The tune I remember, if I could but keep the words." —Virgil
Smokey turns 80 this year, and while his message has remained constant over the years, he does appear to have aged a little.
Located at Clemson University, the gardens offer easy walking amid plantings and habitats from all across the Palmetto State.
Advocates for the rare yellow-spotted woodland species fight to list it as endangered.
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25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
September 14, 2026
Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
September 1, 2026
