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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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Don't miss the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival 2018!
A coastline, Carvins Cove and a few more spots make Kurt's summer hikes pleasant ones.
Kurt's April hikes include plenty of Carvins Cove, along with other great spots.
A favorite walk and beautiful spring views make Kurt's March hikes terrific ones.
Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home - back to where it all began: my first assignment for Blue Ridge Country.
Don't miss the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival 2018!
A coastline, Carvins Cove and a few more spots make Kurt's summer hikes pleasant ones.
Kurt's April hikes include plenty of Carvins Cove, along with other great spots.
A favorite walk and beautiful spring views make Kurt's March hikes terrific ones.
Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home - back to where it all began: my first assignment for Blue Ridge Country.
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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
