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A rotating gif featuring: Photo 1: A collection of ceramic gourds and pumpkins in earthy tones, with varying textures and shapes. Decorated with floral accents, set against a light wood background. Photo 2: Five women stand smiling in a garden under a white arbor, each holding a colorful, uniquely designed teapot. Photo 3: A ceramic artist presents pumpkin-shaped pottery to an attentive audience in a cozy studio filled with colorful ceramics and wooden shelves, creating a warm and creative ambiance. Photo 4: A rustic display features a "Harvest Bakeware" sign with pumpkins. Rolling pins, autumn leaves, wheat stalks, pottery, and a gourd are also pictured. Photo 5: A woman in a patterned shirt explains ceramic pumpkin art pieces to three observers in a rustic shop. Shelves with various pottery items are in the background.
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Pumpkins, pottery, and women-led studios in Seagrove, NC
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Photo 1: A large white hotel with farmhouse siding and wrap-around balconies/porches on all 3 floors. Photo 2: A bottle of champagne sits on a rock on the side of a lake with a blanket, with rolling hills covered in fall foliage across the lake. Photo 3: A firepit with people making smores around it. Photo 4: A person sits inside a barrel sauna, with colorful fall greenery outside. Photo 5: A person in a hat relaxes on a wooden chair overlooking a lake, with colorful flowers in the foreground and autumn trees in the background.
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Discover the magic of autumn in New York’s Finger Lakes region.
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All you need to know about Richmond International Airport
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A jam-packed July in Virginia’s Blue Ridge
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Scenes from hikes around Virginia's Blue Ridge.
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5 hikes worth the drive from Richmond
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