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On the Trail of Grist Mills

We visit a collection of the turning wheels and stones that built human history in the mountains.

Short Hikes to Great Vistas in 7 States

These classic spots are great for any time of year, and are a fine-views way to kick off your hiking year.

A Dream Come True at the Historic Eureka Inn

Katelyn Yarbrough brings fresh perspective to innkeeping in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

How Claudius Crozet Tamed the Blue Ridge

A difficult man conquers difficult terrain.

Mountain Real Estate Snapshots: 7 Markets, 7 Different Profiles

Homes and land are generally hot as the proverbial pistol, but a swing around the southern mountains reveals pockets of opportunity.

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Glade Creek Grist Mill, at Babcock State Park, West Virginia, owes some of its striking beauty to the fact that it was assembled from parts of older mills.

On the Trail of Grist Mills

We visit a collection of the turning wheels and stones that built human history in the mountains.
The Cranny Crow overlook in West Virginia’s Lost River State Park is two miles up to look down at the valley 1,000 feet below.

Short Hikes to Great Vistas in 7 States

These classic spots are great for any time of year, and are a fine-views way to kick off your hiking year.
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A Dream Come True at the Historic Eureka Inn

Katelyn Yarbrough brings fresh perspective to innkeeping in Jonesborough, Tennessee.
This daguerreotype of Claudius Crozet, ca. 1855, is from the Virginia Military Institute Archives. Crozet was VMI’s first president.

How Claudius Crozet Tamed the Blue Ridge

A difficult man conquers difficult terrain.
This distinctive 4,000-square-foot home with views is in Lakemont, Georgia and at press time was listed at $725,000.

Mountain Real Estate Snapshots: 7 Markets, 7 Different Profiles

Homes and land are generally hot as the proverbial pistol, but a swing around the southern mountains reveals pockets of opportunity.
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Smith Mountain Lake Virginia is a hidden gem within the Blue Ridge Mountains. This beautiful area features boating, sailing, hiking, shopping, fishing, and much more.
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Sarah Smiles: The Lake Effect

Growing up, many of my weekends were spent at my late step-grandmother’s house on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.

June 26, 2026

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