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More than 10,000 ornaments, glowing fireplaces, soft candlelight and live music create holiday ambiance at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina.

Appalachian Holiday Traditions

Throughout the region, centuries-old customs remain cherished and add a touch of nostalgia to the magic of the season.
The Grand Bohemian Lodge welcomes visitors to Greenville, South Carolina.

7 Great Winter Getaways

These cozy mountain destinations will help you kick the winter blues and stay active when the weather turns cold.
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The Smokies in Focus

Contributor Joshua T. Moore’s latest book celebrates the wonders of the mountains that kick-started his career as an acclaimed photographer.
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The Mountain Q&A – Betty & Robert Balentine: Founders of Southern Highlands Reserve

The 120-acre mountaintop property is the only high-elevation native plant garden in the eastern United States.
Richland balsam overlook on the blue ridge parkway in North Carolina (milepost 431). From the photographer: “the forecast was calling for some low clouds, precipitation and cold temperatures overnight, so I knew there was an opportunity to possibly catch two seasons in one photo the next morning. I had to drive to the highest point on the blue ridge parkway to find frost, but it was well worth the effort.”

Two Seasons in One: A Photo Essay

Our contributing photographers have been out and about catching winter sneaking into the end of fall.
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Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home – back to where it

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