Articles From May/June 2020

New beekeeper, Wes Davis, suits up and performs regular maintenance of cleaning and caring for the needs of his hives.

Next-Gen Beekeeper: Wes Davis Follows the Honeybee Buzz

Education is saving our bees, and here’s one young man’s part in that process.
The timber rattlesnake, like most wild animals, strikes only when threatened.

Snakes on a Trail

Are reptilian encounters on the rise?
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Crayfish Comeback?

Two crayfish nearing extinction could have a lot more room to roam if a federal plan to protect their habitat is approved.
Red Meze kebabs, like this chicken one, are always accompanied by rice with orzo.

Flavors: Tempting Tastes in East Tennessee

Trout omelets, Turkish kebabs and surprising pie: the flavors of East Tennessee, both native and imported, are ever-changing.
Sarah Alderson stands outside the historic store bearing her family’s name in the town also carrying that name.

Alderson’s Store Legacy Lives

Alderson’s, of Alderson, West Virginia, has held on against the tide of retail closings.

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Behind Blue Ridge Country

Even More Sweet Virginia Breezes

Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home – back to where it

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