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The Mountain Q&A – Emily Jones: Parks Protector

Emily Jones, regional director of National Parks Conservation Association’s Southeast Region, loves exploring the outdoors at Great Smokies and Cumberland Gap national parks, and the 469-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway.

Book Note: Allegheny Front, by Matthew Neill Null

I’ve read Matt Null’s “Allegheny Front” at least three times, and the nine stories always leave me in awe.

Grandfather Nature Center Doubles in Size

Wilson Center for Nature Discovery opens this spring.

States Move to Protect Lands

Increased use of public lands has put pressure on sensitive sites, resulting in efforts to curb crowding and damage to flora and fauna.

Skywatch March & April 2022: Start with the Known

Use winter’s most recognizable constellation to meet new stars.

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The Mountain Q&A – Emily Jones: Parks Protector

Emily Jones, regional director of National Parks Conservation Association’s Southeast Region, loves exploring the outdoors at Great Smokies and Cumberland Gap national parks, and the 469-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Book Note: Allegheny Front, by Matthew Neill Null

I’ve read Matt Null’s “Allegheny Front” at least three times, and the nine stories always leave me in awe.
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Grandfather Nature Center Doubles in Size

Wilson Center for Nature Discovery opens this spring.
Virginia’s Old Rag Mountain is one of many places in the southern mountains that have been overused during the pandemic; a pilot project to require a day-ticket for hiking has been begun.

States Move to Protect Lands

Increased use of public lands has put pressure on sensitive sites, resulting in efforts to curb crowding and damage to flora and fauna.
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Skywatch March & April 2022: Start with the Known

Use winter’s most recognizable constellation to meet new stars.
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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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