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Art of the Mountains

We’re pleased to present a few works from those artists profiled in our story, "Artists of the Mountains." Captions are from the artists.

Artists of the Mountains

Paint brushes and pencils, clay wheels and welding irons, wood, metal and more are the tools and materials for these 14 artists.

The Beauty of Mountain Autumn

Our contributing photographers capture the light and colors of fall.

14 Great Towns for Fall

How to build a perfect fall weekend? From across the mountain regions of seven states, here’s a combination of fun built around welcoming towns, great festivals and a leaf excursion.

The Astronomer and the Owl

How an excited naturalist and a well-intentioned town came to collide in the night.

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Baker Barn: The Baker Barn once stood in Monongalia County, West Virginia, as part of the historic Baker Family Farm, which was slated to be removed to make way for a highway. But a gentleman visiting from Colorado bought the barn from the Baker family, had it dismantled and shipped to Colorado where it stands today, reassembled and covered with Cedar shingles. I was commissioned to draw it as it was, before a single board was removed.

Art of the Mountains

We’re pleased to present a few works from those artists profiled in our story, "Artists of the Mountains." Captions are from the artists.
Keith Burgess: “Painting is the direct spiritual connection with the common force that runs through the universe.”

Artists of the Mountains

Paint brushes and pencils, clay wheels and welding irons, wood, metal and more are the tools and materials for these 14 artists.
Early morning light reflects along Price Lake as clouds engulf Grandfather Mountain along the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina.

The Beauty of Mountain Autumn

Our contributing photographers capture the light and colors of fall.
Powell Valley Overlook, near Big Stone Gap, Virginia, is a great stop for fall foliage.

14 Great Towns for Fall

How to build a perfect fall weekend? From across the mountain regions of seven states, here’s a combination of fun built around welcoming towns, great festivals and a leaf excursion.
Screech owls prefer established cavities for nesting, particularly those in dark places.

The Astronomer and the Owl

How an excited naturalist and a well-intentioned town came to collide in the night.
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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