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49 Winchester Comes Home

The Virginia band got its name from a house address in Castlewood.
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.

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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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