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Skywatch: November/December

Jupiter guides the way.

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.

Mill Creek Stories: Chester’s Holiday

Childhood lessons come from many sources, not the least of which might be an intense Basset hound.

Singing in the Garden: The Queen of Beets

"Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown." —William Shakespeare

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: November/December

Jupiter guides the way.
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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Coyote (Canis latrans) wandering out from the forest into the loop road on a summer late morning.
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Critters Crossing! 

States across the Blue Ridge are investing in wildlife crossings to protect animals and improve roadway safety.

September 1, 2026

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