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We do not follow maps to buried treasure and X never, ever marks the spot. —Indiana Jones
This South Carolina mountain walk is the result of an effort of save the land for public use.
Why ducks and other waterfowl love living near us—and why we should never feed them.
Or, does retirement lead to familiar territory?
The cutting of ash trees contains a dose of tree tragedy.
We do not follow maps to buried treasure and X never, ever marks the spot. —Indiana Jones
This South Carolina mountain walk is the result of an effort of save the land for public use.
Why ducks and other waterfowl love living near us—and why we should never feed them.
The cutting of ash trees contains a dose of tree tragedy.
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Events
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
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