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Gifts of the Land: Man-Fishing

Realizing a rite of passage with a little help from Granddad.

Close to the Source

It’s all about getting down to the sheers.

From the Editor: Path of the Parkway – 29 Mountain Counties

They range in elevation from a minimum of 289 feet above sea level along the James River in Nelson County, Virginia, to Yancey County, North Carolina’s 6,684 elevation at the top of Mount Mitchell.

Waynesboro, Virginia: Easy Walk with Art Show Preview

The South River Greenway offers an easy walk along its namesake river. And before you start, feast your eyes on award-winning mural artworks.

The Mountain Q&A – Charles Sellars: Parks Veteran Lands at a Gem

He grew up in the Appalachian Mountains, and his career with national parks spans nearly 40 years. Now he is leading America’s newest national park.

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Eli holds his first ever smallmouth bass.

Gifts of the Land: Man-Fishing

Realizing a rite of passage with a little help from Granddad.
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Close to the Source

It’s all about getting down to the sheers.
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From the Editor: Path of the Parkway – 29 Mountain Counties

They range in elevation from a minimum of 289 feet above sea level along the James River in Nelson County, Virginia, to Yancey County, North Carolina’s 6,684 elevation at the top of Mount Mitchell.
“Kaiya with Tulips” by Nils Westergard (from a distance)

Waynesboro, Virginia: Easy Walk with Art Show Preview

The South River Greenway offers an easy walk along its namesake river. And before you start, feast your eyes on award-winning mural artworks.
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The Mountain Q&A – Charles Sellars: Parks Veteran Lands at a Gem

He grew up in the Appalachian Mountains, and his career with national parks spans nearly 40 years. Now he is leading America’s newest national park.
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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,

April 20, 2026
4th of July Parade & Festival, July 4, Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
Events

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