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The Inspirer

David Horton is a legend of ultrarunning, and he is committed to paying it forward.
Rookie lake fisherman Steve Beyer was in the first cove east of Gills Creek Marina on the Blackwater side of Smith Mountain Lake for his catch.

The Rookie: Big Fish!

Read more about rookie Steve's experience with fishing on Smith Mountain Lake.
Ken Knott

Ah, the Choices

Pick an outdoor love and you’ll find a way to enjoy it to the limits you pick (or ignore) in Virginia’s mountains.
Runners in race bibs jog up a wooded mountain road lined with fresh spring-green trees.

America’s Toughest Road Race is Back!

Pick your race – 26.2, 13.1 miles or a 10K – or pick a spot to watch.

Departments

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The House on the Hill

Stewardship of the signature structure on the city side of Mill Mountain is in the very conscientious hands of Drs.

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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts answer all your questions about decor, maintenance, real estate and more.

The Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival attracts about 20,000 visitors annually — a boon to the local economy.
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Bloom Town

Flower farms are finding new ways to keep our community beautiful.