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From the Editor: Graffiti Slogan Ideas – Thanks!

Our readers respond to last issue’s call for catch phrases to discourage paint and carving on the Appalachian Trail.

From the Editor: How to Stop Grafitti on the Trail?

Incidences are up. Do you have an idea on a catch message that might stick in people’s minds and make a difference?

From the Editor: Wilderness!

As the act that created our mountain wild places celebrates its 50th anniversary, it’s time to explore one.

How We Pick A Cover

We generally start with what we hear as the overall hope of our readers: a beautiful scenic photograph in the mountains.

Melungeon Mystery – DNA Study

A DNA Study considering Melungeon ethnicity.

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The general sentiment from our readers is that it’s not nice to ruin Mother Nature, and to keep messages to a few signs and natural spaces.

From the Editor: Graffiti Slogan Ideas – Thanks!

Our readers respond to last issue’s call for catch phrases to discourage paint and carving on the Appalachian Trail.
From the Editor July-Aug 2014

From the Editor: How to Stop Grafitti on the Trail?

Incidences are up. Do you have an idea on a catch message that might stick in people’s minds and make a difference?
The Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness provides a sampler of the ruggedness and the views.

From the Editor: Wilderness!

As the act that created our mountain wild places celebrates its 50th anniversary, it’s time to explore one.
Kurt Rheinheimer

How We Pick A Cover

We generally start with what we hear as the overall hope of our readers: a beautiful scenic photograph in the mountains.

Melungeon Mystery – DNA Study

A DNA Study considering Melungeon ethnicity.
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Knoxville Asian Festival, August 29-30,  Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Asian Culture Center of TN
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Fall 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

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Summer 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

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