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PhDs on a Mission: The Past Becomes Present

Two young PhDs in public history have come back to the mountains to make a difference.
Cardinal Flower is a favorite of hummingbirds.

Go Native: Plant for Wildlife in Your Backyard

Making sure your new plants are indigenous to our region can help assure their beauty, and their role as hosts.
Passengers ride on the open-air gondola car through “The Trough” on West Virginia’s Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad.

Aboard the Potomac Eagle: Trough Trip Crosses the Highlands

The West Virginia scenic railroad has a family feel to it as passengers watch for birds, buildings and scenery.
The Dollywood Express steam locomotive #192 sits at the station before departing on a 2.5 mile journey through the popular amusement park in Tennessee.

Photo Essay: Trains!

Our contributing photographers capture the drama and splendor of mountain excursions.
A statue of defense attorney Clarence Darrow stands outside the historic courthouse in Dayton, Tennessee, where the “Monkey Trial” took place in 1925.

Mountain Curios: Scopes Trial Had Odd Undertone

The famous “Monkey Trial” of 1925 put the little town of Dayton, Tennessee, on the map, as per plan.

Departments

Smith Mountain Lake Virginia is a hidden gem within the Blue Ridge Mountains. This beautiful area features boating, sailing, hiking, shopping, fishing, and much more.
From The Editor

Sarah Smiles: The Lake Effect

Growing up, many of my weekends were spent at my late step-grandmother’s house on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.

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