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October 12, 2017 2 minute READ

NPS Centennial: Snowy Adventure on the Appalachian Trail

We had entered the park under clouds and wet, frozen fog. My partner, Turbo, and I left Cosby Knob Shelter around 9:30 a.m., which not exactly an alpine start, and set off into the chilly damp. As we gained in elevation, the snow got deeper and made for slow going. Often, we would fall through the crunchy top layer and sink into deeper soft snow beneath. Then things got interesting… ...read more

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October 12, 2017 4 minute READ

NPS Centennial: Fun for the Whole Family at Connemara

My first visit to Connemara was a breezy, blue-skied, late summer day last year. This unique and beautiful National Park offers an astonishing array of activities to enjoy: The opportunity to explore the home of a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, the sweet splendor of a laze-about in open fields with a herd of milking goats, and a gentle trail to Big Glassy with stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Though I’ve enjoyed a wide variety of National Parks over the years, Connemara has easily become a favorite for its diverse offerings that every member of my family will enjoy. ...read more

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October 12, 2017 4 minute READ

NPS Centennial: The Grand Canyon, an Ethereal Visit

Zephyr-roughened and patinaed cliffs began to narrow all around. I watched for the indications of our journey’s end, read where we were in the encyclopedic rocks in my enfeebled way. Past the friable Tapeats Sandstone, fascinating Vishnu Schist was yards First time reactions differ. The Grand Canyon. One of the World’s Wonders. Stillness pervades my whole self. ...read more

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October 12, 2017 3 minute READ

NPS Centennial: Island Adventures in St. John

I honestly cannot say what would be my favorite National Park because they’re all wonderfully diverse treasures. I had the unique experience of living on the U.S. Virgin Island of St. John. Did you know that more than half of this stunning island is part of the Virgin Islands National Park? ...read more

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October 11, 2017 3 minute READ

Southeast Discovery and the Southern Way of Life

In March of 2012, Southeast Discovery, "The Retirement and Second Home Blog", wrote an article exploring the richness of Mast General Store - our history, values, people, and the things we care about. Here's a snippet of their post. Click through at the bottom to read more. ...read more

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October 11, 2017 3 minute READ

Backyard Birding Made Easy

Bird watching is full of surprises. Did you realize that chickadees are as fond of peanut butter as your four-year-old… and as prone to squabbling over it as toddlers are? Have you ever watched a cardinal feed a choice seed to his mate? Listened to the joyous song of a sparrow after a rainstorm? ...read more

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