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The Sights and Sounds of Floyd Fest!

Never been to Floyd Fest? Here's a peek at what you've been missing!

Mountain Musicians: Songs We Love

Hear the signature sounds of Southern Appalachian music with this round-up of videos featuring musicians we covered in our November/December 2012 Music Issue. Pick up a copy and read about 12 musicians who embody mountain music.

2012 Holiday Recipe Contest

Thank you to everyone who submitted recipes for our contest. With all the great options, it was really hard to choose just three! We enjoyed making them, especially because now we have new dishes to show off to our friends and family.

Winning Images: 2012 Fall Photo Contest

We asked our readers to submit their images of our beautiful region in autumn. And they certainly delivered! Stunning photographs of foliage, wildlife and mountain scenery made it tough for our staff to choose the winners.

The Mountains in Motion: Bridge Day!

Can't make it to Bridge Day in person? Here's a roundup of some of the best YouTube videos from Bridge Days past to make you feel like you're there!

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The Sights and Sounds of Floyd Fest!

Never been to Floyd Fest? Here's a peek at what you've been missing!

Mountain Musicians: Songs We Love

Hear the signature sounds of Southern Appalachian music with this round-up of videos featuring musicians we covered in our November/December 2012 Music Issue. Pick up a copy and read about 12 musicians who embody mountain music.
First Place recipe, submitted by Sherri Williams of Crestview, Fla.

2012 Holiday Recipe Contest

Thank you to everyone who submitted recipes for our contest. With all the great options, it was really hard to choose just three! We enjoyed making them, especially because now we have new dishes to show off to our friends and family.
This first place shot of Elk River Falls in Elk Park, N.C. was taken during an October trip to the area.

Winning Images: 2012 Fall Photo Contest

We asked our readers to submit their images of our beautiful region in autumn. And they certainly delivered! Stunning photographs of foliage, wildlife and mountain scenery made it tough for our staff to choose the winners.
Bridge Day in Fayetteville, W.Va.

The Mountains in Motion: Bridge Day!

Can't make it to Bridge Day in person? Here's a roundup of some of the best YouTube videos from Bridge Days past to make you feel like you're there!
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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
©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.

June 29, 2026
Synchronous Fireflies
Creature Feature

The Light Fantastic

Fireflies are struggling with the effects of artificial light.

June 29, 2026

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