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Western North Carolina 26-Acre Tract Now Protected for Wildlife and Recreation

Peregrine falcons, Canada warblers, wood thrushes and Acadian flycatchers are among the species that now have more habitat under permanent protection in North Carolina.

Rock City Birdhouse?

The freshened billboard is along I-24 at South Pittsburg, Tennessee.

The Good Walk: An Intro Walk for the Smokies

This short hike provides tastes of history, forest and creatures.

Classic Mountain Books ‘Saints at the River,’ by Ron Rash

It’s hard to know where to start reading Ron Rash. With family roots extending far back in the North Carolina mountains, Rash sees and hears his place with keen accuracy and weaves story lines you can’t stop following into the dark woods.

Our Blue Ridge Towns: Hinton, West Virginia – Three Rivers and a Railroad

With one of the largest National Historic Districts in the country, Hinton, West Virginia, is revising its story and its future.

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Catherine Falls is a highlight of the 26-acre property in Caldwell County.

Western North Carolina 26-Acre Tract Now Protected for Wildlife and Recreation

Peregrine falcons, Canada warblers, wood thrushes and Acadian flycatchers are among the species that now have more habitat under permanent protection in North Carolina.
The birdhouse billboard is 65 feet high and 25 feet wide.

Rock City Birdhouse?

The freshened billboard is along I-24 at South Pittsburg, Tennessee.
The footbridge spans the West Fork of the Little Pigeon River.

The Good Walk: An Intro Walk for the Smokies

This short hike provides tastes of history, forest and creatures.
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Classic Mountain Books ‘Saints at the River,’ by Ron Rash

It’s hard to know where to start reading Ron Rash. With family roots extending far back in the North Carolina mountains, Rash sees and hears his place with keen accuracy and weaves story lines you can’t stop following into the dark woods.
Part of Hinton’s charm comes from nestling against the New River.

Our Blue Ridge Towns: Hinton, West Virginia – Three Rivers and a Railroad

With one of the largest National Historic Districts in the country, Hinton, West Virginia, is revising its story and its future.
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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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