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November 1, 2026
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West Virginia’s Hanging Rock is a great place to watch migratory hawks and other birds.
With surprises ranging from ghosts and spirits to delicious dining destinations and more, each stop is pure pleasure.
Since we last explored the Brown Mountain Lights (March/April 1995), new scientific research teams were formed, the Burke County Tourism Authority offered sold-out symposia, the lights were featured in a National Geographic show and more.
The North Carolina native offers tours at the Oconaluftee Indian Village.
In the third of our 30th Anniversary look-backs, we find a blend of old and new.
West Virginia’s Hanging Rock is a great place to watch migratory hawks and other birds.
With surprises ranging from ghosts and spirits to delicious dining destinations and more, each stop is pure pleasure.
Since we last explored the Brown Mountain Lights (March/April 1995), new scientific research teams were formed, the Burke County Tourism Authority offered sold-out symposia, the lights were featured in a National Geographic show and more.
The North Carolina native offers tours at the Oconaluftee Indian Village.
In the third of our 30th Anniversary look-backs, we find a blend of old and new.
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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
September 14, 2026
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,
September 1, 2026
