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2018

It’s a full house on Main Street at the beautiful Historic Masonic Theatre.

Our Blue Ridge Towns: Riding the Art Train in Clifton Forge, Virginia

How does an out-of-the-way mountain town—pretty much left for dead a few decades back— make a comeback? It’s a long story that finally comes down to this: creativity and courage.
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The Apples On The Hill

Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree. —Martin Luther
Part of Radford, Virginia’s charm is the Riverway in Bissett Park along the New River.

Towns: Finding the Heart and Soul

The magazine debuts a new column this issue—one that goes deep inside the places where we live, the places we come to love.
Capon Springs & Farms

The Good Walk: Step Back in Time at Capon Springs

This other-era resort offers a getaway like few others, along with 10 miles of trails.
MAIN IMAGE: A small drop of liquid delivers a powerful punch of memory. INSET: Ian Montgomery inspects a plot of backyard bee balm beside gurgling Pine Branch.

Essential Oils (from Fallen Trees)

With Blue Ridge Aromatics, Ian Montgomery has made his way—one step at a time and with a misstep or two—into the business of beautiful scents.
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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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