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Seeing Southern: What would Wilma Maples think?

"It's an amazingly charming little city, oozing with handicraft shops and tasteful inns and lovely stone houses," explains writer Ernie Pyle in 1940. In this little city - Gatlinburg - lives The Gatlinburg Inn and the Maples family.

Kurt’s Hikes: October 2015

A round-up of Kurt's October hikes.

Our Favorite Facebook Photos: 10/30/15

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Our Favorite Facebook Photos: 10/23/15

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Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas Book Signing with Tim Barnwell

Congratulations to longtime BRC contributor and friend Tim Barnwell on his book release of the Blue Ridge Parkway! Read the press release and learn more about his upcoming signing here.

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Seeing Southern: What would Wilma Maples think?

"It's an amazingly charming little city, oozing with handicraft shops and tasteful inns and lovely stone houses," explains writer Ernie Pyle in 1940. In this little city - Gatlinburg - lives The Gatlinburg Inn and the Maples family.
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Kurt’s Hikes: October 2015

A round-up of Kurt's October hikes.
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Our Favorite Facebook Photos: 10/30/15

Ready to see week 73 of our Favorite Facebook photos? Tell us your favorite shot in the comments!
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Our Favorite Facebook Photos: 10/23/15

Ready to see week 72 of our Favorite Facebook photos? Tell us your favorite shot in the comments!
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Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas Book Signing with Tim Barnwell

Congratulations to longtime BRC contributor and friend Tim Barnwell on his book release of the Blue Ridge Parkway! Read the press release and learn more about his upcoming signing here.
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A Mountain Tradition Turns 90 

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