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Creature Feature: The Hummingbird Moth

A member of the sphinx family, the hummingbird moth flies and flits just like its namesake, hovering while sipping nectar and, thanks to its rapid wing movement, humming.
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Mill Creek Stories: Tree Hugger

Someone there is that loves a tree. It’s Molly!
Tinker Creek, just upstream from its flow into the Roanoke.

From the Editor: Little Tinker – Small Stream, Big Identity

Narrow, 12-mile Tinker Creek, in Roanoke, Virginia, has gained fame far beyond its size for several notable reasons.
The welcome at TR goes well beyond the welcoming signage.

Travelers Rest, South Carolina: Don’t Miss the Swamp Rabbit Trail

Once a pass-through, TR is now a come-to town.
At the Black Sheep, diners eat under a 200-year-old oak.

Downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia: One Mile of History and Present-day Delights

The delightfully named town has an equally appealing walking tour.

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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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