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The Mountain Q&A

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Mary Berry: Founder and Executive Director of The Berry Center in New Castle, Kentucky

Mary Berry is the daughter of Wendell Berry—poet, conservationist, author of more than 50 books, and recipient of the 2010 National Humanities Medal.

Kim DeLozier: Wildlife Biologist, Author, and Park Ranger 

He’s cared for wild animals for nearly five decades, and his innovative work led to the highly successful reintroduction of elk into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Today, more than 250 elk roam the nation’s most visited national park.

The Mountain Q&A – Betty & Robert Balentine: Founders of Southern Highlands Reserve

The 120-acre mountaintop property is the only high-elevation native plant garden in the eastern United States.

The Mountain Q&A – Dolly Parton: The Nation’s Sweetheart, Among So Many Other Things

The award-winning songwriter, entertainer, global philanthropist and creator of Imagination Library is also celebrating the 40th anniversary of her theme park Dollywood.

The Mountain Q&A – Kasey Krouse: Tree Advocate Wears Many Hats

Knoxville’s urban forester since 2012 promotes the benefits of trees while growing the region’s tree canopy. He was educated at Purdue and, with his wife, Beth, is the father of two young daughters.

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Mary Berry

Mary Berry: Founder and Executive Director of The Berry Center in New Castle, Kentucky

Mary Berry is the daughter of Wendell Berry—poet, conservationist, author of more than 50 books, and recipient of the 2010 National Humanities Medal.
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Kim DeLozier: Wildlife Biologist, Author, and Park Ranger 

He’s cared for wild animals for nearly five decades, and his innovative work led to the highly successful reintroduction of elk into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Today, more than 250 elk roam the nation’s most visited national park.
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The Mountain Q&A – Betty & Robert Balentine: Founders of Southern Highlands Reserve

The 120-acre mountaintop property is the only high-elevation native plant garden in the eastern United States.
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The Mountain Q&A – Dolly Parton: The Nation’s Sweetheart, Among So Many Other Things

The award-winning songwriter, entertainer, global philanthropist and creator of Imagination Library is also celebrating the 40th anniversary of her theme park Dollywood.
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The Mountain Q&A – Kasey Krouse: Tree Advocate Wears Many Hats

Knoxville’s urban forester since 2012 promotes the benefits of trees while growing the region’s tree canopy. He was educated at Purdue and, with his wife, Beth, is the father of two young daughters.
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At Coopers Rock State Forest, new Stargazer cabins invite guests to look up through skylights and telescopes.
Country Roads

Even Closer to Almost Heaven

New Stargazer cabins at Coopers Rock State Forest offer a skyward escape in the mountains of West Virginia.

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Country Roads

A Mountain Tradition Turns 90 

Visitors flock to Galax, Virginia, each summer for the Old Fiddlers’ Convention, a days-long celebration of Appalachian music.

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The Light Fantastic

Fireflies are struggling with the effects of artificial light.

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