October 2012

Hatfield-McCoy Map

New Hatfield McCoy Geo Trail Launched

History buffs and adventure seekers now have a new opportunity to explore the story behind the Hatfield and McCoy feud with the recent launch of The Hatfield McCoy Geo Trail.

Mountain Musicians: Songs We Love

Hear the signature sounds of Southern Appalachian music with this round-up of videos featuring musicians we covered in our November/December 2012 Music Issue. Pick up a copy and read about 12 musicians who embody mountain music.
The Crafty Halfback

The Crafty Halfback

A look at several phenomena in genuine need of a closer look: Florida immigrants, the use of perfectly good raw materials to create something often less useful than the materials, and the state of the modern American novel.
Visitors can now organize their trip with a new mobile app for Android and iPhone.

Blue Ridge Parkway Association Launches Mobile Travel App

Visitors have a new tool to help them plan a trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding regions with a mobile app available to Android and iPhones.
All the ingredients needed for the Praline Crescents

Holiday Recipes – Second + Third Place Winners

The second and third place recipes of our Blue Ridge Country holiday contest.

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Even More Sweet Virginia Breezes

Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home – back to where it

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