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Sheep Tales

Sheep never forget. Shepherds might, now and then, but their flocks will remind them every time. And that's just one of their tricks.

Wildflower Viewing in the Smokies

The warm sun plays against the morning chill; that sort of sweet-and-sour effect that occurs only on a perfect spring morning. Take your time enjoying the beautiful days and the scattered groups of spring flowers along the trails...

Rivers of Change

Recent cycles of drought and deluge have brought water to the forefront of regional environmental issues. Here’s a look at the state of H2O in Appalachia.

Views of the Moon

Reunited high school sweethearts built their timber frame dream in Floyd, Va., creating a home that’s environmentally friendly and just their size.

Timeless Living

Three families have created perfect homes in the mountains, each finding its own way of including and preserving the natural beauty and unique history of the home’s surroundings.

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Sheep Tales

Sheep never forget. Shepherds might, now and then, but their flocks will remind them every time. And that's just one of their tricks.
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Wildflower Viewing in the Smokies

The warm sun plays against the morning chill; that sort of sweet-and-sour effect that occurs only on a perfect spring morning. Take your time enjoying the beautiful days and the scattered groups of spring flowers along the trails...
Lake Guntersville in Alabama is a 69,000-acre reservoir located within a state park.

Rivers of Change

Recent cycles of drought and deluge have brought water to the forefront of regional environmental issues. Here’s a look at the state of H2O in Appalachia.
Late evening light casts David Fason and Diane Johnson’s Floyd County house in silhouette.

Views of the Moon

Reunited high school sweethearts built their timber frame dream in Floyd, Va., creating a home that’s environmentally friendly and just their size.
Gardens are terraced behind the Dodson home to open up unobstructed views of western North Carolina’s Lake Toxaway.

Timeless Living

Three families have created perfect homes in the mountains, each finding its own way of including and preserving the natural beauty and unique history of the home’s surroundings.
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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,

April 20, 2026
4th of July Parade & Festival, July 4, Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
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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,

April 20, 2026

CALENDAR OF EVENTS