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An adult Imperial moth can have a wingspan up to seven inches, making it one of the largest moths in North America.

Creature Feature: Insect Royalty

The sheer size of the imperial moth isn’t the only thing that makes it unique.
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Only the Best Will Do: A Halloween Story

Emmett was truly a success, a self-made man, but he was lonely.
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From the Editor: The Beauty of Rail Trails – Riding (Farther) to Lunch

They’re a relatively recent phenomenon, rail trails.
While Elaine looks on, Eli spreads his sourdough bread with homemade grape jelly while Sam is already eating his bread.

Gifts of the Land: Grapes Gathering and Grandsons

The grandsons’ good work in the processes of transforming grapes into jelly is rewarding with its spread onto warm homemade bread.
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Buzz for BRC’s 35th Anniversary & 2023 Best of the Mountains Awards

See what readers, winners and media outlets had to say about Blue Ridge Country's 35th anniversary and the 2023 Best of the Mountains awards!

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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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