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Festive Fun in the Mountains
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November 1, 2026
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Named after Revolutionary War hero General Andrew Pickens and chartered in 1868, the small Upstate city of Pickens is blooming.
The expertise and work of the Civilian Conservation Corps is abundantly evident in walking this 4,058-acre park.
The site of the October 7, 1780 battle carries faint echoes of a fateful day in the quest for American independence.
Build a great weekend around these breezy hikes to superb views, along with tasty eats and comfy stays.
A surprise temporary assignment ignited a West Virginia coal miner’s passion for photographing night skies and other wonders.
Named after Revolutionary War hero General Andrew Pickens and chartered in 1868, the small Upstate city of Pickens is blooming.
The expertise and work of the Civilian Conservation Corps is abundantly evident in walking this 4,058-acre park.
The site of the October 7, 1780 battle carries faint echoes of a fateful day in the quest for American independence.
Build a great weekend around these breezy hikes to superb views, along with tasty eats and comfy stays.
A surprise temporary assignment ignited a West Virginia coal miner’s passion for photographing night skies and other wonders.
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