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Erwin, Tennessee: Linear Trail Belies its Urban Setting

The 4.25-mile trail is not far from an Interstate highway, yet offers ample wildlife, ponds and even scenic views.

Toasting the Trees

All you need to enjoy this ancient rite is a ticket and a merry heart.

Rockbridge County’s Scenic Highways and Greenways are Golden in the Fall

Every season in Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County VA can deliver golden memories, but the experience is literal in fall

Harrisonburg, Virginia: Your Gateway to the Great Outdoors

Discover awe-inspiring views, secluded woodland trails, and a charming urban oasis in Harrisonburg, VA

New Life at the Old Fries Depot

After 12 years of planning, construction and red tape, the town of Fries, Virginia, has a new open-air market structure downtown.

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Downtown Erwin is only one aspect of a trail that leads through wetlands, wildlife and more.

Erwin, Tennessee: Linear Trail Belies its Urban Setting

The 4.25-mile trail is not far from an Interstate highway, yet offers ample wildlife, ponds and even scenic views.
Wassail! wassail! all over the town, our toast it is white and our ale it is brown. ~Old English Song

Toasting the Trees

All you need to enjoy this ancient rite is a ticket and a merry heart.
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Rockbridge County’s Scenic Highways and Greenways are Golden in the Fall

Every season in Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County VA can deliver golden memories, but the experience is literal in fall
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Harrisonburg, Virginia: Your Gateway to the Great Outdoors

Discover awe-inspiring views, secluded woodland trails, and a charming urban oasis in Harrisonburg, VA
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New Life at the Old Fries Depot

After 12 years of planning, construction and red tape, the town of Fries, Virginia, has a new open-air market structure downtown.
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Vibrant Monarch butterfly clings to its translucent dew covered cocoon
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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.
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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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