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Deborah R. Huso

Helen and Julia Smith

Guardians of the Blooms

Helen and Julia Smith spent a quarter century documenting the wildflowers along the Blue Ridge Parkway on slides and in notebooks, eventually influencing the Parkway to change its mowing practices to preserve the blooms.
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Chillin’ in Chattanooga

The blend is inviting: Retro kitsch plus modern attractions.
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Northern Shenandoah Weekend

Combine the Patsy Cline magic of Winchester with getting "lost" in West Virginia, and you're ready for fun.
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Shenandoah Valley Dining: A Potpourri

The distinctive towns that dot "the valley of the stars" are home to great places to eat.
Western North Carolina photographer Dave Allen won our recent Facebook photo contest with this shot, which he calls Autumn at Dry Falls. In case you want to visit: Where it is: Outside of Highlands, N.C. How to get there: Take U.S. 64 west out of Highlands toward Franklin. To reach it: There is newly remodeled parking and restrooms, and a handicap-accessible viewing platform for those who can’t make it down the stairs and trail to the falls. The steps and groomed trail lead down to the falls and even behind the waterfall. Why it’s worth the short walk: It’s easily one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Southern Appalachians in Allen’s opinion, and considering the ease of access it should be high on anyone’s list of places to visit. For more photos from our contest, visit: BlueRidgeCountry.com/Waterfalls

25 Waterfalls Our Editors Love

Looking for a rewarding walk to some of the southern mountains’ loveliest falls? Here are some of our top picks, with details on the walks to get to them.
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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

April 12, 2018

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