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September 2026

The Summer Rambo is not a particularly attractive apple, but it has other charms.

September’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: Summer Rambo

The Summer Rambo is not a particularly attractive apple, but it has other charms.
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25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music

Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took root.
Credit Joe Cook and Monica Sheppard

September’s Mountain Wildflower: Ghost Pipe

Containing no chlorophyll, this plant rises from the soil on translucent, waxy-looking stems, and the pinkish-white flower nods back toward the ground, giving the whole plant the appearance of a fancily carved soapstone pipe.
Issaqueena Falls

Fall Magic in the Upcountry

With breathtaking mountain views, majestic waterfalls, and brilliant fall foliage, the Upcountry of South Carolina is the ultimate autumn destination to experience the magic of the great outdoors.
Built in Roanoke, Virginia, in the 1950s, the “Queen of Steam” remains one of the nation’s most celebrated steam locomotives.

The Queen Still Reigns

More than 70 years after she first took to the rails, the legendary Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 continues to inspire both passengers and the volunteers who keep her running.
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