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A Favorite Time of Year for the Blue Ridge

Fall is here and that means tons of color all along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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R&R Packs Fans Into Bristol

All came together along the Tennessee-Virginia border as the 12th annual Rhythm & Roots Reunion attracted thousands of folks, young and old, to Bristol on Sept. 14-16, 2012.
We saw a few wild ponies along the Appalachian Trail, and soon after that we saw this sign, about which Gail said, "I sure hope the ponies can read!"

All-Dayer in the Grayson Highlands, All-Nighter in the Grayson Highlands

FR 613, Appalachian Trail, Pine Mountain Trail, Scales Trail, Highlands Horse Trail loop. About 10 miles.
First Place recipe, submitted by Sherri Williams of Crestview, Fla.

2012 Holiday Recipe Contest

Thank you to everyone who submitted recipes for our contest. With all the great options, it was really hard to choose just three! We enjoyed making them, especially because now we have new dishes to show off to our friends and family.
This first place shot of Elk River Falls in Elk Park, N.C. was taken during an October trip to the area.

Winning Images: 2012 Fall Photo Contest

We asked our readers to submit their images of our beautiful region in autumn. And they certainly delivered! Stunning photographs of foliage, wildlife and mountain scenery made it tough for our staff to choose the winners.

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Much of the Oklawaha Greenway is lined with trees.
The Good Walk

Walking Oklawaha Greenway

Located just minutes from downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina, this 3.25-mile scenic pathway winds through forests and wetlands.

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