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Matewan, West Virginia: Mining Its Past, Building Its Future

Home to the largest collection of West Virginia Mine Wars artifacts in the country, Matewan is a must-see in southern West Virginia.

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Hendersonville, North Carolina’s ice cream trail has 13 stops.

Blue Ghost Fireflies: Light Show in Tennessee

There's a lottery for a chance to witness a unique spectacle.

The Mountain Q&A – Dr. Melissa Baker: Director of Virginia State Parks

She leads Virginia State Parks, the first state in the nation to open a system of parks. “From the mountains to the piedmont, you can get just about anything you want in Virginia.”

Precise Fun in the Summer Sun with the Longest Day of the Year

On June 20 at the Marked Tree Vineyard, the sun rises and sets on opposite sides of the tasting room.

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The Tug River flows the length of Matewan between West Virginia and Kentucky.

Matewan, West Virginia: Mining Its Past, Building Its Future

Home to the largest collection of West Virginia Mine Wars artifacts in the country, Matewan is a must-see in southern West Virginia.
Karolina Kremes, the sixth stop on the Hendersonville, NC Ice Cream Trail

SCOOP!

Hendersonville, North Carolina’s ice cream trail has 13 stops.
Fireflies light up the night in synchronous display at Rocky Fork State Park in Unicoi County, Tennessee.

Blue Ghost Fireflies: Light Show in Tennessee

There's a lottery for a chance to witness a unique spectacle.
Virginia State Parks Director, Dr. Melissa Baker

The Mountain Q&A – Dr. Melissa Baker: Director of Virginia State Parks

She leads Virginia State Parks, the first state in the nation to open a system of parks. “From the mountains to the piedmont, you can get just about anything you want in Virginia.”
On June 20 at the Marked Tree Vineyard, the sun rises and sets on opposite sides of the tasting room.

Precise Fun in the Summer Sun with the Longest Day of the Year

On June 20 at the Marked Tree Vineyard, the sun rises and sets on opposite sides of the tasting room.
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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