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Strongest Man, Tall Falls and More

In which our contributing editor and his 9-year-old son turn up all manner of fun and eats.
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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.

Departments

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.

Synchronous Fireflies
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The Light Fantastic

Fireflies are struggling with the effects of artificial light.

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