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2018

Kreiss, intrigued by the contrast between the snow and the road, used his drone to look down on U.S. 421 between Bristol and Damascus,Virginia.

Photo Essay: Jared Kreiss, ‘Light Chaser, Adventure Embracer’

Building a following. Photographer Jared Kreiss captures the mysteries of East Tennessee and beyond.
Sorghum cane ready for harvest.

Sorghum Gets New Life

Seeking Sweetness From an Ancient Grass
The Craggy Gardens Pinnacle Trail to the Blue Ridge Parkway overlook is below, with the June bloom of the Catawba Rhododendrons in the foreground.

Photo Essay: Rhodies

Is there a more poignant splash of color in the mountain landscape than the bloom of rhododendron? Dana Foreman’s images suggest perhaps not. See more of her work at dana-foreman.pixels.com.
Breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains were the main goal when the Foothills Parkway was authorized by Congress back in 1944. The foothills of the Great Smokies, which rise to elevations of 2,000 to 3,000 feet, are like grandstands from which to enjoy the ever-changing clouds and qualities of light that bathe the Smokies.

Foothills Parkway: New Section Offers New Delights

Motorists and photographers are in for a new visual treat in the Tennessee mountains.
Tom Hardy shows off his wares at a National Tourism Week event at the I-26 Welcome Center in Mars Hill, North Carolina.

Ending a 36-Year Career

Tom Hardy Steps Down From The Blue Ridge Parkway Association
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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

April 12, 2018

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