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7 Great Winter Getaways

These cozy mountain destinations will help you kick the winter blues and stay active when the weather turns cold.

The Smokies in Focus

Contributor Joshua T. Moore’s latest book celebrates the wonders of the mountains that kick-started his career as an acclaimed photographer.

Two Seasons in One: A Photo Essay

Our contributing photographers have been out and about catching winter sneaking into the end of fall.

Washington in these Mountains

Tuskegee, Alabama, claims him as its own. But Booker T. Washington was born and raised in our mountains … and what he learned here shaped him for life.

Following Her Dream

Former graphic designer Pinkie Mistry now spends her days painting images from the Smokies.

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The Grand Bohemian Lodge welcomes visitors to Greenville, South Carolina.

7 Great Winter Getaways

These cozy mountain destinations will help you kick the winter blues and stay active when the weather turns cold.
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The Smokies in Focus

Contributor Joshua T. Moore’s latest book celebrates the wonders of the mountains that kick-started his career as an acclaimed photographer.
Richland balsam overlook on the blue ridge parkway in North Carolina (milepost 431). From the photographer: “the forecast was calling for some low clouds, precipitation and cold temperatures overnight, so I knew there was an opportunity to possibly catch two seasons in one photo the next morning. I had to drive to the highest point on the blue ridge parkway to find frost, but it was well worth the effort.”

Two Seasons in One: A Photo Essay

Our contributing photographers have been out and about catching winter sneaking into the end of fall.
Booker T. Washington, 1903 (Library of Congress files).

Washington in these Mountains

Tuskegee, Alabama, claims him as its own. But Booker T. Washington was born and raised in our mountains … and what he learned here shaped him for life.
“The Swimming Hole,” to Mistry’s right, is one of the painter’s favorite works, for its calmness.

Following Her Dream

Former graphic designer Pinkie Mistry now spends her days painting images from the Smokies.
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Knoxville Asian Festival, August 29-30,  Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Asian Culture Center of TN
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