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Joe Tennis
"Caverns, Cabins and Cuisine"
On the road from the Shenandoah Valley to the Great Smoky Mountains, I sought stalagmites, stalactites and soda straws while in search of “Caverns, Cabins and Cuisine.” Read more
Kurt Rheinheimer
Kurt's Hikes: February - 15 Years!
The Greatest Day Hiker Of Them All has been out there every dang weekend since, well, forever. No guy is luckier than I. Read more
Seeing Southern
Seeing Southern: Drinking Up Sylva NC
What pairs better with falling leaves and wood burning fires? Craft beer, of course. Head to western North Carolina to the small town of Sylva and enjoy craft beer at its finest. Read more
Seeing Southern
Seeing Southern: Love's Farewell Tour International Storytelling Festival
Everyone is a storyteller. You and me, for, after all, our lives are made up of a chain of stories stringing childhood to old age and who better to convey them that the ones who have a front row seat as the yarn unravels. Experience the best stories. Read more
Spartanburg: From Mill Town To Art Town
Once upon a time, Spartanburg, South Carolina was known as the Lowell of the South, with upwards of 40 textile mills operating full tilt throughout the county. Now it has a new identity—as a center for artists and the art they create. Read more
"Virginia" in Virginia: Discovering Patsy Cline in Winchester
Walking Winchester in the relentless rain of a soggy spring could not dampen my enthusiasm to see the home of a country music legend. Read more
Kurt Rheinheimer
Old Favorite Summer Hikes and a New Stretch of New River Trail Biking
Carvins Cove, Watoga State Park, Bicycling on the New River Trail and more make up Kurt's June and July hikes. Read more
Our Favorite Photos: Spartanburg, SC
Take a look at some of our favorite photos of Spartanburg, SC. Read more
Spartanburg? More Like "Get-Out-And-Go-Burg!"
Known as the Hub City, Spartanburg, South Carolina’s charm arises from the many spokes that come together to make the city a vibrant community. Read more
Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival is “On the Lake” Again This Year!
Don't miss the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival 2018! Read more
Kurt Rheinheimer
From Coast to Cove
A coastline, Carvins Cove and a few more spots make Kurt's summer hikes pleasant ones. Read more
Kurt Rheinheimer
Lots of Carvins Cove and a Bit of the Shenandoah
Kurt's April hikes include plenty of Carvins Cove, along with other great spots. Read more
Kurt Rheinheimer
Mostly Local
A favorite walk and beautiful spring views make Kurt's March hikes terrific ones. Read more
Even More Sweet Virginia Breezes
Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home - back to where it all began: my first assignment for Blue Ridge Country. Read more