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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
September 14, 2026
Kurt’s Hikes
CURRENT Kurt’s Hikes
The focal point for The Greatest Day Hiker Of Them All on these three walks was the return of the wildflowers.
Henry Lanum Trail loop hike in Mt. Pleasant National Scenic Area. 6.2 miles.
Andy Lane Trail to Appalachian Trail to Tinker Cliffs and back. 7.2 miles
Wildcat, Riprap, Appalachian Trail loop from Skyline Drive MP 92.1 (Wildcat Ridge parking area)
Hikes: March 9, 2013 (Star, Woodthrush, Ridgeline trails loop on Mill Mountain. About 4 miles); March 16, 2013 (Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail till it rained. About 4 miles)
The focal point for The Greatest Day Hiker Of Them All on these three walks was the return of the wildflowers.
Henry Lanum Trail loop hike in Mt. Pleasant National Scenic Area. 6.2 miles.
Andy Lane Trail to Appalachian Trail to Tinker Cliffs and back. 7.2 miles
Wildcat, Riprap, Appalachian Trail loop from Skyline Drive MP 92.1 (Wildcat Ridge parking area)
Hikes: March 9, 2013 (Star, Woodthrush, Ridgeline trails loop on Mill Mountain. About 4 miles); March 16, 2013 (Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail till it rained. About 4 miles)
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Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
September 1, 2026
The Mountain Q&A
Vic Isley: President & CEO of Explore Asheville
“At my core, I’m a proud Carolina girl, foodie, travel and music lover, and farmer’s daughter.”
September 1, 2026
