January 2026

Joel Ridge Nature Preserve near Lake Lure is a recent protection by Conserving Carolina.

Conserving Carolina Reaches 50,000-Acre Milestone

The nonprofit Conserving Carolina organization is celebrating reaching a milestone of 50,000 acres protected across western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.
Hendersonville, North Carolina, offers a walkable downtown.

Slow Travel in 7 States

It's perfect for the mountains!
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The Year of the Frugal People

One tiny part made of plastic launches a new personal era.
Confederate cannons had a clear shot at the city and river.

Chattanooga’s Lookout Mountain: Spectacular Views and Civil War Echoes

A moderate 3.5-mile walk on Lookout Mountain delivers a healthy dose of delightful scenery and American history.
Randy Thompson, Owner and Publisher, VistaMedia Inc.

New Day for Blue Ridge Country

Same Pages, New Owner

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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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