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Ginny Neil
A Good Manicure
Manicures . . . are basically just holding hands with a stranger for 45 minutes. —Miranda Hart Read more
Fred Sauceman
Flavors: A Multi-State Appreciation: Pimento Cheese
From school lunch boxes to elegant buffets, pimento cheese can be traditionally simple or wildly creative. Read more
Joe Tennis
Virginia’s Belle Grove Plantation Barn Transformed
The bank barn at Virginia’s Belle Grove Plantation is now the Beverley B. Shoemaker Welcome Center. Read more
Mountain-Classic Books: ‘Storming Heaven’
The Denise Giardina novel from the late ‘80s still rings true and strong. Read more
Joan Vannorsdall
Our Blue Ridge Towns: St. Paul, VA - A River Town on the Rise
“A Moving River Experience” is what St. Paul, Virginia, promises visitors. That . . . and a whole lot more. Read more
The Good Walk: Berkley Springs, WVA - Waters, Wonders and Wanders
The town, in the state's panhandle, makes for great walking—into history, distinctive shopping and fine restaurants. Read more
Creature Feature: Keeping the Peace
What do you do if your neighbor hates the wildlife you’re trying to attract? Read more
From The Editor: The Day the Tulip Poplar Came Down
We were too late in giving the tree the respect and attention my father had modeled so well. Read more
Moogseum Opens in Asheville
The new Moogseum of Asheville, North Carolina, heralds the accomplishments of a legendary music-maker. Read more
John Cotterman
Guest Column: Laura Cotterman
Life Quest: "Who Grows Where, and Why" After a career straddling botany and communications, Laura Cotterman writes, travels, and gardens in the piedmont of North Carolina. Read more
Ginny Neil
Singing in the Garden: The Perfect Excuse for a Hike
I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. —Anne of Green Gables Read more
Fred Sauceman
Flavors: Virginia’s Edelweiss German Restaurant
Celebrating the Tastes and Sounds of the Black Forest Read more
Bridget Donaldson, Virginia Transportation Research Council
Helping Wildlife Navigate Traffic and Climate
I-40 and other areas present hazards that can be addressed. Read more
Celebrating Patsy Cline,Inc.
Patsy Cline House: Open Longer, New Displays
The Patsy Cline Historic House in Winchester, VA, is extending its hours and adding displays that include some of Patsy’s costumes and personal items. Read more
Center for Culture Preservation
New Documentary Aims to Save Waterways
Filmmaker David Weintraub explores the deep relationships between water and human in his latest documentary, “Guardians of Our Troubled Waters: River Heroes of the South.” Read more
Joe Tennis
Helen, GA Turns 50 (Sort Of)
The North Georgia town is older, but took on its Alpine identity in ‘69. Read more
Laurie Lane
Walton Reunion; John & Olivia’s B & B Opens
Several cast members of the show “The Waltons” are scheduled to appear at the October 25-26, Forever Friends of the Waltons Reunion Read more
