The Good Walk

CURRENT The Good Walk

Spartanburg, South Carolina has a knack for combining the modern with the whimsical.

Sing Along as You Walk the Spartanburg Walking Tour

Undertaking the South Carolina city’s downtown tour combines music, history, artworks and a good walk.
Brasstown Valley Resort's offerings also include golf, a spa and fine dining.

Brasstown Resort: Short Walk, Lots of Relaxation

There is a 6.5-mile loop, but the decision was to take the 3.5-mile jaunt on the property.
The Middle Fork of the Hoston River is a good fishing spot.

Marion, Virginia: Three Good Walks in One

Hungry Mother State Park and its host town of Marion combine for explorations into nature and an inviting downtown.
As with most rail trails, the walk is gentle.

Walking the White Oak Trail: “‘It’s a Big Connector”

The Oak Hill, West Virginia rail trail brings people together in a pleasant, versatile setting.
The Sandburg home is reflected in Front Lake.

Walking Connemara: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

The moderate, three-mile walk around the North Carolina home of Carl and Lilllian Sandburg includes an abundance of healthy hemlock trees.

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Knoxville Asian Festival, August 29-30,  Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Asian Culture Center of TN
Events

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,

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,

CALENDAR OF EVENTS