Movies in the Mountains

Movies in the Mountains

Our beautiful mountain geography; our small, charming, sometimes frozen-in-time towns; our warm welcome; our reasonable prices for things. They’re all part of what brings Hollywood to the Blue Ridge region... more »

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Nantahala Brewing Company

Brewery Hopping in the Blue Ridge

There’s a bit of a revolution going on in these mountains – led not by soldiers but by adventurous brewers who are combining flavors to create beers with nuances as many, varied and subtle as in the best wines. Come on along as we sample just a few. more »

Jun 18, 2013 by in Features

Gen XY Cover Photo

25 Gen-X and Gen-Y People Making a Difference

If you enjoyed Cara Modisett's July/August 2013 story about 25 Gen-X and Gen-Yers changing the mountains for the better, here are even more interviews and content we didn't have room to bring you in the magazine! more »

Jun 17, 2013 in Worth a Click

Floyd Fest

Inside FloydFest

View a behind-the-scenes video and enjoy audio clips of Ricky Skaggs and Conspirator! more »

Jun 9, 2013 in Worth a Click

Autumn at Dry Falls

Dave Allen Photography

2013 Reader Submitted Waterfall Photos

We ran a contest for reader photos to be published in our May/June 2013 issue. Here are the top 15 from our submissions, voted on by our Facebook fans! more »

Apr 8, 2013 in Behind BRC

Joe Tennis

Extreme Mountain Activities!

Love Joe Tennis’ guide to extreme activities around the Blue Ridge region in our May/June issue? Then here are even more photos and videos of fast-paced Blue Ridge Mountain activities! more »

Apr 9, 2013

I’ll Have A Cabin With . . .

At West Virginia’s Ace Adventure Resort, the cabins are nicely appointed and inviting. And each sits not far from the array of Ace offerings – kayaking, paddleboarding, mountain biking, four-wheeling a mud course, and a lake. more »

May 1, 2013 by in Cabins

Joe Tennis

Mountain Moonshiners - Making it the Legal Way

In the Smoky Mountain Holler, just off the busy streets of Gatlinburg, Tenn., the booze is flowing. This "moonshine" - an un-aged corn whiskey - bears a historic value, in being Tennessee's first legal moonshine distillery. more »

Apr 1, 2013 by in Food & Flavors

Dream Becomes Reality

Ron and Pam Musick built the retirement home they always wanted. Currently, the spacious log structure serves as a family home for weekend retreats. more »

May 1, 2013 by in Cabins

Sky-High: The Best High-Altitude Getaways in the Blue Ridge

Stacey Putman.

Sky-High: The Best High-Altitude Getaways in the Blue Ridge

This summer, head up – 4,000 feet up, or more – to parks, peaks and resorts throughout our region that put you on top of the world. more »

Jul 1, 2010 by in Great Escapes

Mimi the Deer

A Love Affair With Mimi

The initial goal was to return the little deer as soon as possible to the wild. But the deer, and the couple it adopted, did not seem to want that to occur... more »

Jul 1, 2012 by in Favorite Articles (2 Comments)

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