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Good Job George

by Jedd Ferris July 20, 2009

Blue Ridge cyclist excels at Tour

Running the Summits

by Peter Barr July 20, 2009

Three women trek 260 miles across the 40 highest peaks in Southern Appalachia in a record-setting seven days. Top trail runners Rebekah Trittipoe of Bedford, Va., Anne Lundblad of Asheville, N.C., and Jenny Anderson of Lynchburg, Va., journeyed to the 40 highest and wildest reaches of the Southern Appalachians to set a new speed record. [...]

Can cars run on water?

by Beau Beasley July 20, 2009

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that cars can be modified to run on water. How is this possible? – Diane McMorris, Rockport, ME There are a number of online marketing offers of kits that will convert your car to “run on water,” but these should be viewed skeptically. These kits, which attach to the car’s engine, [...]

Reservations Required

by Will Harlan July 17, 2009

Quota and parking fees planned for Old Rag Mountain

Corridor K

by Graham Averill July 16, 2009

Super highway could cut through Ocoee River Gorge

Cheaper Thrills

by Will Harlan July 15, 2009

New legislation proposes to cut cost of outdoor apparel