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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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Wild onions may start to appear as early as January but become much more prevalent come April.
The concert season for percussionists of the bird world has begun – starring woodpeckers.
Located along the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) sits one of the most idyllic waterfalls in North Carolina and is a must-see destination.
Is the red mulberry the last spring flora to produce fruit or the first summer one?
Blue Hole Falls is a series of four beautiful waterfalls that flow into one another tucked away in the Elizabethton, Tennessee section of the Cherokee National Forest.
Wild onions may start to appear as early as January but become much more prevalent come April.
The concert season for percussionists of the bird world has begun – starring woodpeckers.
Located along the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) sits one of the most idyllic waterfalls in North Carolina and is a must-see destination.
Is the red mulberry the last spring flora to produce fruit or the first summer one?
Blue Hole Falls is a series of four beautiful waterfalls that flow into one another tucked away in the Elizabethton, Tennessee section of the Cherokee National Forest.
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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
