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Skywatch, March-April 2021

In the warmer early evenings of March and April, look to the south for the three bright stars known as the Winter Triangle.

West Virginia’s New River Gorge Takes on National Park Status

One of the region’s most spectacular and most treasured river areas took on new status and new protections early this year.

Beverly Heritage Center’s Food Fare

The West Virginia center’s exhibit presents a history of mountain foodways.

Guest Column: Look up in Silence at the Stars

John Jardine Goss is president of the Roanoke Valley (Virginia) Astronomical Society, and past president of the Astronomical League, the nation’s largest federation of astronomical societies.

Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance Creates Data, Maps and More for Forests in the Virginias

This fall, the Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance (ABRA) launched its Conservation Hub, an online treasure trove of GIS data, maps and links, to equip environmental advocates with scientific information.

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Skywatch, March-April 2021

In the warmer early evenings of March and April, look to the south for the three bright stars known as the Winter Triangle.
The New River’s great paddling miles will have added status under their new national park designation.

West Virginia’s New River Gorge Takes on National Park Status

One of the region’s most spectacular and most treasured river areas took on new status and new protections early this year.
Beverly Heritage Center is made up of four buildings in Beverly, West Virginia.

Beverly Heritage Center’s Food Fare

The West Virginia center’s exhibit presents a history of mountain foodways.
John Jardine Gross

Guest Column: Look up in Silence at the Stars

John Jardine Goss is president of the Roanoke Valley (Virginia) Astronomical Society, and past president of the Astronomical League, the nation’s largest federation of astronomical societies.
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Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance Creates Data, Maps and More for Forests in the Virginias

This fall, the Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance (ABRA) launched its Conservation Hub, an online treasure trove of GIS data, maps and links, to equip environmental advocates with scientific information.
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Coyote (Canis latrans) wandering out from the forest into the loop road on a summer late morning.
Country Roads

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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