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JOSHUA MOORE
PHOTO BY DAWNFIRE PHOTOGRAPHY
FEATURES
DEPARTMENTS
26 ANNUAL MOUNTAIN CURIOS: 5 STRANGE BITS
The white post in the middle of the road, disappearing lakes, giant
arrows upon the land, 100 bunkers in a natural preserve and where a
haunted mansion and rock 'n' roll meet. BY SU CLAUSON-WICKER, JILL
DEVINE, ANGELA MINOR AND JOE TENNIS
34 2022 MOUNTAIN TRAVEL GUIDE
History, cheese, wine and more: 14 themed drives in seven states.
BY ANGELA MINOR
54 IT'S COLD! A PHOTO ESSAY
Our contributing photographers celebrate the best of winter.
59 THE 12-MONTH MOUNTAIN ALMANAC
Enjoy a year's worth of recipes, trivia, events, calendar notes and more.
BY GINNY NEIL AND KAREN NEATHAWK
72 A VALENTINE'S DAY LOVE STORY
Shy boy, unattainable girl . . . you know the rest. Maybe not!
BY BRUCE INGRAM
74 OF PORCUPINES AND SALAMANDERS
Jim Schaberl protects species in Shenandoah National Park.
BY NANCY HENDERSON
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6 Letters/Contributors
8 From the Editor
Mill Creek Stories
Creature Feature
14 The Good Walk
16 Our Blue Ridge Towns
18 Festivals & Events
21
Country Roads
78 Flavors
80 Singing in the Garden
82 Guest Column
ON THE COVER
Cathedral Falls, West Virginia is located along
Route 60 on the Midland Trail. This waterfall is
close to the road and tumbles more than 60
feet. It is tucked away in its own little canyon,
making it feel more secluded than it is. Access
is easy in all seasons. See page 34 for more
details on the Midland Trail and 13 other great
themed drives in the mountains.
PHOTO BY NICHOLAS MOORE
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