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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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New Hike to Upper Cascades; Last Hike to Ballast Point?
Get more from from Joe Tennis' journey to discover “Farms, Food & Fun” in the mountains of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
Watery Destinations: Two Lakes, An Ocean and a Reservoir
Some Urban, Some Beach, Some Bikes, Some Views!
New Hike to Upper Cascades; Last Hike to Ballast Point?
Get more from from Joe Tennis' journey to discover “Farms, Food & Fun” in the mountains of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
Watery Destinations: Two Lakes, An Ocean and a Reservoir
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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
