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An overlook on Potts Mountain.

Autumn Drives in June, Part 2

The second trip I made – in June – for fall drives – was into West Virginia, along a route that can intersect with the Virginia highlands route as well.
My ATV, at an overlook on the way down the mountain.

Up and Down Mountains

I'm not sure which letter I didn't understand in "ATV" but found out early this afternoon.
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns

Ken Burns: The Interview

"National Parks: America's Best Idea" premiered on PBS last week. Prior to its airing, I talked with its creator, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, about his new documentary and about his 1990 film, "The Civil War."
The Primland Resort observatory telescope casts a shadow against the inside of the dome.

Seeing Stars

Now, in less mysterious daylight, I look at the dome, and wonder what it might see tonight, 27 million light years away, after I've gone back the 60-some miles to Roanoke.
Steve Nash's story on climate change in the mountains won an award of merit for environmental feature.

Blue Ridge Country Wins International Awards

The International Regional Magazine Association (IRMA) has announced the winners of its 2009 competition and Blue Ridge Country has come away with three awards for 2008 stories

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Knoxville Asian Festival, August 29-30,  Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Asian Culture Center of TN
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Fall 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

4th of July Parade & Festival, July 4, Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
Events

Summer 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

CALENDAR OF EVENTS