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First state travel guide in the country to feature cover image that changes at different viewing angles CHARLESTON, WV –– Gov. Jim Justice today unveiled the new West Virginia Vacation Guide, a free travel inspiration magazine dedicated to promoting Almost Heaven, West Virginia. The Department has received close to 8,000 pre-orders since November 11, 2022. Request Your Free West Virginia Vacation
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Project addresses mill wheel in 2023, more repairs needed in coming years News Release Date: May 3, 2023 Contact: BLRI Public Affairs FLOYD, Virginia – The first phase of several projects planned to address needed repairs at the Mabry Mill area, milepost 176.2 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, are set to begin in the coming weeks. National Park Service staff are finalizing plans for immediate repairs of the mill wheel as the first in a series of phased, planned projects at the site. National
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The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains cover most of Western North Carolina, including Asheville. While they extend from Georgia to Pennsylvania, the highest peaks are found here. The highest point in the Blue Ridge is Mount Mitchell which reaches 6,684 feet in elevation. Located in Mount Mitchell State Park, just about 30 miles away from downtown Asheville, Mt. Mitchell is not
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The story of the Adirondacks is told through a series of passionate characters, each with a distinct perspective. Through their stories The Adirondacks explores this remarkable region and reveals a delicate and dynamic relationship between progress and preservation. This WNED PBS production premiered in July 2008. Visit https://www.wned.org/television/wned-… to see more WNED PBS Original Productions.
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The Last One I watched this years ago… It’s been remastered… It’s worth an hour of your time. The Last One is the Emmy award-winning PBS television special on moonshine in Appalachia, featuring Popcorn Sutton and JB Rader, who were relatively unknown outside of Maggie Valley at the time of filming. The film relies on source footage that was also
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Cross Posted From CoffeeMuses.com I drove my wife to a Doctor’s appointment this morning… While she was in to see the doctor I pulled up Facebook on my phone and was just scrolling thru the posts. I came upon a tribute to Marie Freeman that sounded beautiful but sad… After following a few links I found that sad feeling was
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This video from last year is the perfect little prelude to fall in the Adirondacks. Enjoy… There’s nothing like fall in the Adirondacks. The warm days, the crisp nights, the smell of campfire on the wind, the freshly harvested food, and the colors. Our fall foliage is bright, varied, and unreal. You have to see it to believe it and,
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When the temperature soar in my neck of America, I can only dream of summer in the Adirondacks.
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Tucked into the woods, away from traffic lights and bustling shops and restaurants of Saranac Lake lies the peaceful, serenely scenic hamlet of Onchiota, NY. Close to the paradises of Buck Pond, Rainbow Lake, and Lake Kushaqua, Onchiota is home to a seasonal antique shop, historic homes, and the extraordinary Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center, where every element of Iroquois culture, past and present,
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My morning email brought me a message from Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge… And it had an article about “Great Small Towns to Explore in Virginia’s Blue Ridge“. Here is their list of great small towns to explore in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Rocky Mount Floyd Buchanan Fincastle Vinton Salem Bedford View a Map of Locations > Here is a screen capture
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