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Creature Feature: Wild Again

Appalachian Bear Rescue helps displaced cubs return to their native habitat.

Phillipi, West Virginia, to Honor Barbour County’s Fallen Soldiers

Tiny Phillipi, West Virginia, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its Spirit of the American Doughboy monument on November 4, with the placing of a red carnation for each fallen solider from Barbour County from World War I to present.

A New Family Tradition is Born: Christmas Trees and Holly Branches

The grandsons’ tree selection must pass the E-mama test. Somehow, it always does.

The Holiday Spirit

Where else to find it than with a dog.

The Mountain Q&A – Jeffrey Hunter: Building Wildlife Safe Passage

He’s NC Wildlife Federation’s 2022 Wildlife Conservationist of the Year and visionary ambassador for the Great Smoky Mountains Safe Passage Project.

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Bear rescues occur most often after young bears are orphaned when their mothers are struck by cars, shot by landowners or euthanized for feeding on garbage and showing no signs of fear.

Creature Feature: Wild Again

Appalachian Bear Rescue helps displaced cubs return to their native habitat.
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Phillipi, West Virginia, to Honor Barbour County’s Fallen Soldiers

Tiny Phillipi, West Virginia, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its Spirit of the American Doughboy monument on November 4, with the placing of a red carnation for each fallen solider from Barbour County from World War I to present.
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A New Family Tradition is Born: Christmas Trees and Holly Branches

The grandsons’ tree selection must pass the E-mama test. Somehow, it always does.
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The Holiday Spirit

Where else to find it than with a dog.
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The Mountain Q&A – Jeffrey Hunter: Building Wildlife Safe Passage

He’s NC Wildlife Federation’s 2022 Wildlife Conservationist of the Year and visionary ambassador for the Great Smoky Mountains Safe Passage Project.
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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.

June 26, 2026

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