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Sam, Granddad and Eli marvel at a sign of wildlife left in the new snow.

Gifts of the Land: Snow Day

Part of the white-day experience is identifying animal tracks.
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Mill Creek Stories: The People vs Valentine’s Day

Fealty to the 14th or true love lived every day?
Kurt Rheinheimer

From the Editor: Magazine History – 35th Anniversary Kickoff

The January/February 2023 issue marks the start of Blue Ridge Country's 35th anniversary year.
The tiny turtle lives only in mountain bogs in Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia.

Thumb-Sized Mountain Turtle in Line for Protection

The nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity says that there are fewer than 2,000 southern bog turtles left.
DJ Gerken, new executive director at SELC, conducts a press conference in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building.

New Leader at Southern Environmental Law

DJ Gerken was named as the new executive director of the Southern Environmental Law Center.

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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.
From The Editor

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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