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In 1975 the controversial snail darter was placed on the Endangered Species List.

Creature Feature: The Little Fish That Could

Nearly 50 years after the snail darter caused a stir in the Tennessee Valley, the fish will soon be removed from the “threatened” list.
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Mill Creek Stories: Chester’s Holiday

Childhood lessons come from many sources, not the least of which might be an intense Basset hound.
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Singing in the Garden: The Queen of Beets

"Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown." —William Shakespeare
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The Mountain Q&A – Ali Crumpacker: Building Happy Lives for Chimps

Executive Director Ali Crumpacker and her team are making a forever home for chimpanzees at Project Chimps. This Blue Ridge Mountains sanctuary is home to nearly 100 chimpanzees.
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Skywatch: September/October 2022

An Immense Nebula Splits the Milky Way, Lengthwise

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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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