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“The Widows”: Literary Music on the Page

A couple pages into Jess Montgomery’s debut novel, and you know you’re in the hands of a skilled storyteller.

Photo Essay: The ‘Great Deer’ Return – Elk are Back Home in Virginia

A cooperative partnership has brought elk back to a state where the last native elk was killed in 1855.

The Power of the Paw

It may well be impossible to underestimate the reach of a therapy dog.

Leaving No Trace: Earth Day Celebrates 50 Years

What better time than Earth Day’s 50th anniversary to think about the little things we can do every day to savor, enjoy and protect our planet.

Our Blue Ridge Towns: Prestonsburg – The Star City of Eastern Kentucky

One key to a city on the rise: “A lot of really good people doing really good things.”

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“The Widows”: Literary Music on the Page

A couple pages into Jess Montgomery’s debut novel, and you know you’re in the hands of a skilled storyteller.
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Photo Essay: The ‘Great Deer’ Return – Elk are Back Home in Virginia

A cooperative partnership has brought elk back to a state where the last native elk was killed in 1855.
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The Power of the Paw

It may well be impossible to underestimate the reach of a therapy dog.
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Leaving No Trace: Earth Day Celebrates 50 Years

What better time than Earth Day’s 50th anniversary to think about the little things we can do every day to savor, enjoy and protect our planet.
Paddle Fest takes place on the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River, and is held on the fourth Saturday of each month, May through September.

Our Blue Ridge Towns: Prestonsburg – The Star City of Eastern Kentucky

One key to a city on the rise: “A lot of really good people doing really good things.”
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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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