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November 1, 2026
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He grew up in the Appalachian Mountains, and his career with national parks spans nearly 40 years. Now he is leading America’s newest national park.
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” – Lao Tzu
Nearly overhead in the early evening twinkle the faint stars of a frequently overlooked attraction—the Coma Berenices Star Cluster.
Culminating a nine-year effort, the Blue Ridge Conservancy recently transferred 152 acres on Paddy Mountain to the town of West Jefferson, North Carolina.
The Dolly Parton Experience re-imagines what was called Dollywood Boulevard: One stop presents Parton‘s wardrobe.
He grew up in the Appalachian Mountains, and his career with national parks spans nearly 40 years. Now he is leading America’s newest national park.
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” – Lao Tzu
Nearly overhead in the early evening twinkle the faint stars of a frequently overlooked attraction—the Coma Berenices Star Cluster.
Culminating a nine-year effort, the Blue Ridge Conservancy recently transferred 152 acres on Paddy Mountain to the town of West Jefferson, North Carolina.
The Dolly Parton Experience re-imagines what was called Dollywood Boulevard: One stop presents Parton‘s wardrobe.
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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
