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Upcountry South Carolina: Kings Mountain National Military Park’s Easy Loop

The pervasive presence of information on this part of the American Revolution makes the distance seem even shorter.
Downtown Erwin is only one aspect of a trail that leads through wetlands, wildlife and more.

Erwin, Tennessee: Linear Trail Belies its Urban Setting

The 4.25-mile trail is not far from an Interstate highway, yet offers ample wildlife, ponds and even scenic views.
West Virginia’s Stonewall Resort State Park is anchored by 2,630-acre Stonewall Jackson Lake.

Stonewall Resort State Park: Four Miles by Water and through Forest

The West Virginia park also offers several other easy walks plus golf, disc golf, pools, a spa, bicycle rentals and much more.
The Grove Arcade, dating to 1926, offers shopping and dining.

Asheville Downtown Walk: Art, History and More

The 1.7-mile loop celebrates some of the best of the North Carolina city’s history, luminaries and rewarding stops.
At the Black Sheep, diners eat under a 200-year-old oak.

Downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia: One Mile of History and Present-day Delights

The delightfully named town has an equally appealing walking tour.

Departments

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.
From The Editor

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.

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