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Blue Ridge Parkway in your plans this summer? Helene closures may change them.
The National Park Service is repairing the road after dozens of landslides left sections impassable after Helene-related rain ...
NPR stations targeted for cuts by Trump have provided lifelines to listeners during disasters
After Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, the sound coming from open car windows as residents gathered on ...
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10 Must-Try Kentucky Waterfall Hikes
Despite being landlocked, the Commonwealth offers stunning water displays. Here are 10 of our favorite Kentucky waterfall ...
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'Coal Town, USA' Is A West Virginia City In The Appalachian Mountains Quietly Reinventing Itself As Cool
From "Coal Town" to "Cool Town," this West Virginia city is working to revitalize itself into a top destination for historical charm and outdoor adventures.
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This 12,000-Acre State Park In Arkansas Is So Little Known, You’ll Practically Have It All To Yourself
That’s the magic of Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area near Rogers, Arkansas – a sprawling 12,056-acre wonderland that somehow remains blissfully under the radar despite being Arkansas’ largest state ...
Why Are the Blue Ridge Mountains Blue?
It’s more than a poetic name: the Blue Ridge Mountains really do appear blue, thanks to the human eye and Earth’s atmosphere.
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Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation awarded $5 million grant for regional tourism
Press release from Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation ... For more information, visit friendsofswva.org. Mountain Xpress posts selected news and information of local interest as a public service ...
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Blue Ridge Parkway hiker dies after falling off trail, into water
A hiker died along the Blue Ridge Parkway after falling off a path and into a body of water on Friday. National Park Service rangers responded to waters near Boone Fork Trail near Blowing Rock ...
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Blue Ridge Parkway hiker dies after falling off trail, into water
WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. — A hiker died along the Blue Ridge Parkway after falling off a path and into a body of water on Friday. National Park Service rangers responded to waters near Boone Fork ...
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High school softball: Mountain Ridge gets best of Riverton in showdown between 6A No. 1 and No. 2
Mountain Ridge’s Avery Rawlins, Tatyana Toala and Red Brooks celebrate scores as they and Riverton play softball in Herriman on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Mountain Ridge won 9-2. | Scott G ...
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Just Askin' | Is Kentucky bluegrass native to the state? What makes it blue?
Kentucky bluegrass quickly dispersed across North America and is now common throughout the U.S. The "blue" part of the name comes from the blue flower heads that appear when the grass is allowed ...
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Construction progress update on Sandy Ridge Racetrack
Kentucky. That is where crews have been moving mountains, literally, for the site of the future Sandy Ridge Racetrack. Quarter horse racing will be up and running there, which is where horses run ...