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November 1, 2026
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"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.
A round-up of Kurt's October hikes.
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Ready to see week 72 of our Favorite Facebook photos? Tell us your favorite shot in the comments!
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.
"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.
Ready to see week 73 of our Favorite Facebook photos? Tell us your favorite shot in the comments!
Ready to see week 72 of our Favorite Facebook photos? Tell us your favorite shot in the comments!
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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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
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
