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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
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Blockade Runner Hotel in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. south on the beach to end of spit and back x 2. About 5 miles.
This week we asked for readers to submit their best fall photos to us and boy, did you ever provide!
Never been to Floyd Fest? Here's a peek at what you've been missing!
History buffs and adventure seekers now have a new opportunity to explore the story behind the Hatfield and McCoy feud with the recent launch of The Hatfield McCoy Geo Trail.
Hear the signature sounds of Southern Appalachian music with this round-up of videos featuring musicians we covered in our November/December 2012 Music Issue. Pick up a copy and read about 12 musicians who embody mountain music.
Blockade Runner Hotel in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. south on the beach to end of spit and back x 2. About 5 miles.
This week we asked for readers to submit their best fall photos to us and boy, did you ever provide!
Never been to Floyd Fest? Here's a peek at what you've been missing!
History buffs and adventure seekers now have a new opportunity to explore the story behind the Hatfield and McCoy feud with the recent launch of The Hatfield McCoy Geo Trail.
Hear the signature sounds of Southern Appalachian music with this round-up of videos featuring musicians we covered in our November/December 2012 Music Issue. Pick up a copy and read about 12 musicians who embody mountain music.
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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
