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On the Fly: Jimmy Cheers Takes to the River

Boyhood experiences led him to believe that everybody went fishing. These days he’s working toward that goal.

PhDs on a Mission: The Past Becomes Present

Two young PhDs in public history have come back to the mountains to make a difference.

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.

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.

Photo Essay: Trains!

Our contributing photographers capture the drama and splendor of mountain excursions.

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Jimmy Cheers on the South Holston River: “The wildlife changes every single day. Usually on a daily basis, we get to see ospreys, for sure, probably an eagle, maybe a beaver. We have been seeing some otters this year, which has been pretty cool.”

On the Fly: Jimmy Cheers Takes to the River

Boyhood experiences led him to believe that everybody went fishing. These days he’s working toward that goal.
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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.
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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.

August 26, 2026
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.

June 29, 2026
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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.

June 29, 2026

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