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McAfee Knob
Your bucket list has to include a hike to McAfee Knob – the most photographed location on the Appalachian Trail. For an 8.5…
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61 Books Elon Musk Thinks You Should Read
Although his days are presumably filled with Tesla, SpaceX, cyber pigs and lots and lots of tweeting, it seems Elon Musk also…
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Explainer: what is chronic kidney disease and why are one in three at risk of this silent killer?
A 42-year-old man – a father, a husband, a son – has come to the emergency department with a splitting…
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Dragon’s Tooth
Located a short drive from downtown Roanoke, Dragon’s Tooth sits high atop Cove Mountain along the Appalachian Trail and is one of…
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Apple Cider Chicken ‘n’ Dumplings
Directions Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, brown chicken in butter; remove and set aside. In the same…
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How protein protects against fatty liver
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in the world, with sometimes life-threatening consequences. A high-protein,…
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Check out the Upper James River Water Trail
“Wet” your appetite (pun totally intended) for Virginia paddling on the gorgeous Upper James River Water Trail that meanders through the Blue…
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Apple Orchard Falls
Apple Orchard Falls can be reached from the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 78.4 at Sunset Field. The hike down…
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One-Skillet Pork Chop Supper
Directions In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Brown pork chops on both sides;…
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Treetop Quest
Kids as young as four can swing from the trees – literally – at Treetop Quest, Explore Park’s aerial obstacle course.…
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