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A young man far out of his element at the 1987 dedication of the last completed section of the Blue Ridge Parkway looks back these 27 years later with a combination of curiosity, perspective and, perhaps, wisdom.

C’mon along as we get ready to go outside and have some fun in the mountains of eight states!

Our contributing editor grew up shopping at department stores and eating at the Woolworth’s lunch counter. My my, how (delightfully) things have changed.

The eight-day Wilderness Wildlife Week in Pigeon Forge has a feel of too good to be true. It’s full of wonderful sessions and activities for all ages. And did we mention it’s all free?

A major new resort has opened in Virginia. Tennessee’s Dollywood has one in the works too. plus much more, from luxe treehouses to a new North Carolina cheese trail, a West Virginia river trail and more new treasures.