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Hot Springs to Lover’s Leap

The little North Carolina town is one of the Appalachian Trail’s most-fun walk-through towns. And just beyond: A great viewpoint.

The Riverwalk at Lynchburg, Virginia

This pleasant, flat walk combines out-in-the-woods with right-next-to town.

Ruby Falls Expansion, Bristol Marks 90 Years, Tweetsie Railroad Celebrates

A few tidbits on the Ruby Falls expansion, Tweetsie Railroad milestones and more.

Tennessee Tweetsie: Walk from Johnson City to Elizabethton

The flat 9.6-mile rail-trail moves through contexts from urban to wooded, and is wonderfully customizable for distance and experience.

Mini Thru-Hikes in the Mountains

Don’t have half a year to hike the full length of the Appalachian Trail? Consider these shorter and distinctive alternatives, able to be hiked in full in a week to a month or so.

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Hot Springs to Lover’s Leap

The little North Carolina town is one of the Appalachian Trail’s most-fun walk-through towns. And just beyond: A great viewpoint.
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The Riverwalk at Lynchburg, Virginia

This pleasant, flat walk combines out-in-the-woods with right-next-to town.
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Ruby Falls Expansion, Bristol Marks 90 Years, Tweetsie Railroad Celebrates

A few tidbits on the Ruby Falls expansion, Tweetsie Railroad milestones and more.
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Tennessee Tweetsie: Walk from Johnson City to Elizabethton

The flat 9.6-mile rail-trail moves through contexts from urban to wooded, and is wonderfully customizable for distance and experience.
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Mini Thru-Hikes in the Mountains

Don’t have half a year to hike the full length of the Appalachian Trail? Consider these shorter and distinctive alternatives, able to be hiked in full in a week to a month or so.
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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,

April 20, 2026
4th of July Parade & Festival, July 4, Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
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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,

April 20, 2026

CALENDAR OF EVENTS