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As you may know, severe storms dumped more than a foot of rain over the Georgia-Tennessee border this past Wednesday night—and the record-setting deluge triggered a once-in-a-century flood event.
These action-packed mountain escapes will help you celebrate the season and recharge.
The Rise of the Modern Mid-Atlantic Resort
The results are in, and our readers have spoken!
More than 70 years after she first took to the rails, the legendary Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 continues to inspire both passengers and the volunteers who keep her running.
As you may know, severe storms dumped more than a foot of rain over the Georgia-Tennessee border this past Wednesday night—and the record-setting deluge triggered a once-in-a-century flood event.
These action-packed mountain escapes will help you celebrate the season and recharge.
The results are in, and our readers have spoken!
More than 70 years after she first took to the rails, the legendary Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 continues to inspire both passengers and the volunteers who keep her running.
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Country Roads
Skywatch: November/December 2026
Have You Seen the “Great Big Dipper?”
November 1, 2026

Events
25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
September 14, 2026

Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
September 1, 2026
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