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What's New in the Mountains in 2019?

New hostelries and new breweries dominate our collection of new destinations and attractions recently added to the mountain region. Read more
Leonard and Laurie Adkins

The Good Walk: Kentucky’s Red River Gorge

You can scale your walk just to view the stunning formations, or to get up-close and personal. Read more
Tracie Jeffries

Go Native: Plant for Wildlife in Your Backyard

Making sure your new plants are indigenous to our region can help assure their beauty, and their role as hosts. Read more
David Arthur Ramsey and Jerry D. Greer

Rocky Fork - Preserved!

The book “Rocky Fork: Hidden Jewel of the Blue Ridge,” by David Arthur Ramsey, with photos by Ramsey and Jerry D. Greer, celebrates the long process of preservation of some 10,000 acres on the border of Unicoi and Greene counties in Tennessee. Read more
WALTER SCRIPTUNAS II

Photo Essay: Trains!

Our contributing photographers capture the drama and splendor of mountain excursions. Read more
Joe Tennis

Aboard the Potomac Eagle: Trough Trip Crosses the Highlands

The West Virginia scenic railroad has a family feel to it as passengers watch for birds, buildings and scenery. Read more
Joan Vannorsdall

PhDs on a mission: The Past Becomes Present

Two young PhDs in public history have come back to the mountains to make a difference. Read more
Trending Mountain Destinations Reader Poll 2019

Our editors have compiled the top trending areas in each of our Blue Ridge coverage states (VA, WV, KY, TN, NC, SC, GA) based on U.S. Travel Association data. Cast your votes for your favorites today and enter to WIN $500! Read more
Jesse Cheers

On the Fly: Jimmy Cheers Takes to the River

Boyhood experiences led him to believe that everybody went fishing. These days he’s working toward that goal. Read more