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The Trail to Travelers Rest

A stroll along the northern section of South Carolina's Swamp Rabbit Trail reveals why this thriving community has become a destination all its own.

Signature Peaks in Fall: A Photo Essay

Our contributing photographers capture the vibrant colors of fall from—and looking toward—some of the Blue Ridge’s most glorious summits.

2026 Fall Festive Fun in the Mountains

Monarch Mimickers

It’s easy to mistake other orange species for the king of fall butterflies.

Even Closer to Almost Heaven

New Stargazer cabins at Coopers Rock State Forest offer a skyward escape in the mountains of West Virginia.

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Swan Lake was one of the first features built on Furman’s current campus in the mid-1950s. Photo courtesy of Leonard M. and Laurie Adkins

The Trail to Travelers Rest

A stroll along the northern section of South Carolina's Swamp Rabbit Trail reveals why this thriving community has become a destination all its own.
Named for its buffalo-hump silhouette, 725-acre Buffalo Mountain Park sits just south of downtown Johnson City, Tennessee, and features 20 miles of trails and stunning views. Photo by Jay Huron

Signature Peaks in Fall: A Photo Essay

Our contributing photographers capture the vibrant colors of fall from—and looking toward—some of the Blue Ridge’s most glorious summits.
Sparta, North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountain Heritage Festival is slated for September 19.

2026 Fall Festive Fun in the Mountains

Vibrant Monarch butterfly clings to its translucent dew covered cocoon

Monarch Mimickers

It’s easy to mistake other orange species for the king of fall butterflies.
At Coopers Rock State Forest, new Stargazer cabins invite guests to look up through skylights and telescopes.

Even Closer to Almost Heaven

New Stargazer cabins at Coopers Rock State Forest offer a skyward escape in the mountains of West Virginia.
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