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Capital of the Blue Ridge
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Capital of the Blue Ridge

Roanoke, Virginia, is the largest city in the Blue Ridge Mountains and a stopover along a historic, scenic road.

Published May 18, 2025

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Digging Into the History of Stone Town
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Digging Into the History of Stone Town

Satellite images of the ancient city in Zanzibar highlight urbanization patterns and help researchers find new archaeological sites.  

Published May 16, 2025

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Lights of Southeast Asia
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Lights of Southeast Asia

On a night with little to no moonlight, other sources of nighttime lights were on vivid display in parts of Burma, Thailand, and Laos.

Published May 11, 2025

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The Making of Ski Troopers at Camp Hale
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The Making of Ski Troopers at Camp Hale

A high-elevation camp in the Colorado Rockies served as a training area for specialized high mountain troops who later fought in World War II.

Published Apr 28, 2025

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The Drumlin Islands of Boston Harbor
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The Drumlin Islands of Boston Harbor

A national recreation area and state park protect an archipelago made of glacial debris in eastern Massachusetts.  

Published Apr 23, 2025

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