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Nikki Norman’s four layers of Red & White Velvet Cake turned into three exquisite layers for our in-house baker.

Great Recipes for the Holidays and Beyond

How to create a nice little set of recipes for the holidays and beyond? Simple! Turn to the readers of this magazine with a request for some of their favorites.
This somewhat fanciful illustration of Lulu Hurst’s powers is from the cover of her 1897 autobiography, “Lulu Hurst (the Georgia Wonder) Writes Her Autobiography, and for the First Time Explains and Demonstrates the Great Secret of Her Marvelous Power.”

The 1880s’ Georgia Wonder Girl

What’s the secret behind a 15-year-old girl visiting the major cities of the nation, leaving audiences amazed at her powers and then retiring at age 16 to lead a long and normal life?
Ascender participants benefit from free gear rentals and outdoor recreation vouchers.

Seeking the Wild & Wonderful: Trading D.C. Honks for West Virginia Beep Beeps

Ascend West Virginia incentivizes remote workers to put down roots in the Mountain State.
The Maple Leaf Barn is located at the Seven Islands State Birding Park in Kodak, Tennessee, east of Knoxville along the French Broad River. The park was created for birdwatching and it has a beautiful wildlife refuge and several hiking trails with views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Other activities at the park include kayaking, canoeing, biking and fishing. 
    From the photographer: “The barn was originally built and owned by the Creswell Family who lived on the property. They operated a small farm and sand-dredging operation on the river. The quilt pattern would have been added later when the park was established.”

Murals, Barn Art & More: A Photo Essay

Color in the countryside, color in the town—our contributing photographers capture the artists' works.
Welcome Valley Village, Benton, Tennessee, offers glamping in Conestoga wagons.

A Guide for Planning the Perfect Mountain Reunion

From rustic to luxurious, it’s time to reminisce about the past, celebrate the present and make memories for the future. It’s reunion time in the mountains!

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