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Seven Spectacular Rail Trails for Fall

These former rail routes feature generally easy grades, lots of rich history, inviting pit stops and plenty of fall foliage.

Editor in Chief Kurt Rheinheimer Talks About 35 Years of BRC

We interviewed Kurt to learn more about the magazine's 35th anniversary. Take a look!

Best of the Mountains 2023

Our readers have voted; now we can enjoy the bounty of the region.

The State of Our Great Trees

Many of the southern Appalachians’ signature tree species have undergone challenges ranging all the way to near extinction. As leaf season arrives, we check in on progress toward survival and reinvigoration among seven species.

Mountain Cider Crafter

Kirk Billingsley is dedicated to heritage apples.

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The Virginia Creeper Trail connects several small towns over its 57 miles.

Seven Spectacular Rail Trails for Fall

These former rail routes feature generally easy grades, lots of rich history, inviting pit stops and plenty of fall foliage.

Editor in Chief Kurt Rheinheimer Talks About 35 Years of BRC

We interviewed Kurt to learn more about the magazine's 35th anniversary. Take a look!
The New River through Virginia and West Virginia was voted best paddling river in the region.

Best of the Mountains 2023

Our readers have voted; now we can enjoy the bounty of the region.
The American elm, which fell victim to Dutch elm disease in the 1930s, was once a popular tree for lining town streets.

The State of Our Great Trees

Many of the southern Appalachians’ signature tree species have undergone challenges ranging all the way to near extinction. As leaf season arrives, we check in on progress toward survival and reinvigoration among seven species.
Andrew Clark and Mike Herold feed Hewes crabapples into Big Fish Cider’s press.

Mountain Cider Crafter

Kirk Billingsley is dedicated to heritage apples.
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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.
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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