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The Oil Lamps

Are the cheap, old, worn devices just that, or something of more significance and implication?
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Culinary Treasures of the West Virginia Panhandle

From 2,000-year-old recipes to fresh ice cream, the flavors are enticing.
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Charlottesville to Charleston Aboard Amtrak

The train may not always be on time, but the foliage is easy to observe.
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Chillin’ in Chattanooga

The blend is inviting: Retro kitsch plus modern attractions.
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Weekend: Where the North Carolina and Tennessee Mountains Rub Shoulders

Little towns and great parks make for a fine getaway.

Departments

Vibrant Monarch butterfly clings to its translucent dew covered cocoon
Creature Feature

Monarch Mimickers

It’s easy to mistake other orange species for the king of fall butterflies.

At Coopers Rock State Forest, new Stargazer cabins invite guests to look up through skylights and telescopes.
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Even Closer to Almost Heaven

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

©Duncan Seaman
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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