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Sarah Smiles: Choose Adventure

By the time you read this, the brilliant reds, oranges, and golds of another Blue Ridge autumn will likely be just around the corner.

Sarah Smiles: The Lake Effect

Growing up, many of my weekends were spent at my late step-grandmother’s house on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.

Sarah Smiles: This Place We Call Home

“I just really liked the name.”

Sarah Smiles: The Great Garden Debate

Sarah Smiles: Slow Travels in East Tennessee

Burgers, Bobcats and Big Firsts

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Sarah Smiles: Choose Adventure

By the time you read this,  the brilliant reds, oranges, and golds of another Blue Ridge autumn will likely be just around the corner.
Smith Mountain Lake Virginia is a hidden gem within the Blue Ridge Mountains. This beautiful area features boating, sailing, hiking, shopping, fishing, and much more.

Sarah Smiles: The Lake Effect

Growing up,  many of my weekends were spent at my late step-grandmother’s house on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.
The Great Craggy Mountains along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, USA with Catawba Rhododendron during a spring season sunset.

Sarah Smiles: This Place We Call Home

“I just really liked the name.” 
Jane Magnolia Bud

Sarah Smiles: The Great Garden Debate

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Sarah Smiles: Slow Travels in East Tennessee

Burgers, Bobcats and Big Firsts
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Coyote (Canis latrans) wandering out from the forest into the loop road on a summer late morning.
Country Roads

Critters Crossing! 

States across the Blue Ridge are investing in wildlife crossings to protect animals and improve roadway safety.

September 1, 2026

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