January 2020

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Classic Mountain Books ‘Saints at the River,’ by Ron Rash

It’s hard to know where to start reading Ron Rash. With family roots extending far back in the North Carolina mountains, Rash sees and hears his place with keen accuracy and weaves story lines you can’t stop following into the dark woods.
Part of Hinton’s charm comes from nestling against the New River.

Our Blue Ridge Towns: Hinton, West Virginia – Three Rivers and a Railroad

With one of the largest National Historic Districts in the country, Hinton, West Virginia, is revising its story and its future.
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Mill Creek Stories: Don’t Need a Thing

One happy conundrum of a long and successful marriage.
The Market Street Bridge and downtown Chattanooga reflect on a calm-surfaced Tennessee River.

Rewarding River Walks: Tennessee

Our walks columnist and his wife have done the homework for your enjoyment of these fulfilling wanders along the riverside.
Smith Bridge is near the southern end of the 14.3-mile, rail-to-trail Jackson River Trail.

Rewarding River Walks: Virginia

Our walks columnist and his wife have done the homework for your enjoyment of these fulfilling wanders along the riverside.

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Behind Blue Ridge Country

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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