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The 83-foot obelisk was erected in 1909.

Walking Kings Mountain

The site of the October 7, 1780 battle carries faint echoes of a fateful day in the quest for American independence.
Marys Rock Trail is a 3.7-mile out-and-back that rewards with great views of mountains and Page Valley, Virginia.

Easy Fall Hikes, Plus!

Build a great weekend around these breezy hikes to superb views, along with tasty eats and comfy stays.
"Summit Lake is at 3,400’ in elevation and the Cranberry Glades Wilderness surround it to create a great place to shoot a springtime Milky Way panorama. North is to left, east at the center and the southern sky is on the right." —Dave Green

Twist of Fate

A surprise temporary assignment ignited a West Virginia coal miner’s passion for photographing night skies and other wonders.
Connie Deegan on her love of snakes: “I just find them beautiful and important and fascinating.”

Champion of Snakes

Connie Deegan helps Johnson City, Tennessee, residents appreciate nature in all its forms.
The Whitetop Mountain Band appears at several Crooked Road events this summer.

Crooked Road Celebrates 20 Years

The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail turns 20 this year with celebrations continuing across southwest Virginia.

Departments

Much of the Oklawaha Greenway is lined with trees.
The Good Walk

Walking Oklawaha Greenway

Located just minutes from downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina, this 3.25-mile scenic pathway winds through forests and wetlands.

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