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November 1, 2026
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Veteran forester John Scrivani dedicated his career to restoring American chestnut trees — and helped lay the groundwork for the effort’s next generation.
The opening of Virginia’s newest state park marked the culmination of a community dream carefully nurtured for more than a decade.
You’ll know the impressive 60-foot cascade is near when the path turns rugged.
It's perfect for the mountains!
A moderate 3.5-mile walk on Lookout Mountain delivers a healthy dose of delightful scenery and American history.
Veteran forester John Scrivani dedicated his career to restoring American chestnut trees — and helped lay the groundwork for the effort’s next generation.
The opening of Virginia’s newest state park marked the culmination of a community dream carefully nurtured for more than a decade.
You’ll know the impressive 60-foot cascade is near when the path turns rugged.
A moderate 3.5-mile walk on Lookout Mountain delivers a healthy dose of delightful scenery and American history.
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Skywatch: November/December 2026
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25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
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Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
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