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New Mary Ingles Trail Follows Pioneer Woman’s Path

Walkers can now walk next to the New River in Virginia and West Virginia, following the path of Mary Drapler Ingles.

Driving to Bell Mountain

The view onto Lake Chatuge can now be realized by car as well as by foot.

Sky Lift Comes Back

The rebuilt Gatlinburg Sky Lift features three-seater chairs instead of the former two-seaters.

The Riverwalk at Lynchburg, Virginia

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

On the Porch

The days before air conditioning held treasures of their own, not the least of which revolved around the stringing of the beans.

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New Mary Ingles Trail Follows Pioneer Woman’s Path

Walkers can now walk next to the New River in Virginia and West Virginia, following the path of Mary Drapler Ingles.
Mountain view of a forest valley containing Lake Chatuge at sunset | Blue Ridge Country

Driving to Bell Mountain

The view onto Lake Chatuge can now be realized by car as well as by foot.
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Sky Lift Comes Back

The rebuilt Gatlinburg Sky Lift features three-seater chairs instead of the former two-seaters.
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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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On the Porch

The days before air conditioning held treasures of their own, not the least of which revolved around the stringing of the beans.
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Coyote (Canis latrans) wandering out from the forest into the loop road on a summer late morning.
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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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