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MOUNTAIN BLUE: The Top 26 Water-Related Businesses in the Blue Ridge

The votes are in, now it's time to celebrate the Best Water-Related Businesses in the Blue Ridge, as selected by our readers.

A River Runs Through it

No matter where we look in the Blue Ridge region, a river runs through it—at least 50 of them. We profile 13 mountain favorites.

MOUNTAIN BLUE: The Top 18 River & Fishing Outfitters in the Blue Ridge

The votes are in, now it's time to celebrate the Best River & Fishing Outfitters in the Blue Ridge, as selected by our readers.

MOUNTAIN BLUE: The Top 22 Swimming Holes in the Blue Ridge

The votes are in, now it's time to celebrate the Best Swimming Holes in the Blue Ridge, as selected by our readers.

Lakes With a Story to Tell (on the Surface and Below)

Mountain lakes, by virtue of their terrain and formation backgrounds, are often home to both fun and quirky history. We visit four that offer history and fun.

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Stonewall Resort, West Virginia.

MOUNTAIN BLUE: The Top 26 Water-Related Businesses in the Blue Ridge

The votes are in, now it's time to celebrate the Best Water-Related Businesses in the Blue Ridge, as selected by our readers.
West Virginia’s section of the New River hosts Bridge Day in the fall.

A River Runs Through it

No matter where we look in the Blue Ridge region, a river runs through it—at least 50 of them. We profile 13 mountain favorites.
Appalachian Outfitters, Georgia.

MOUNTAIN BLUE: The Top 18 River & Fishing Outfitters in the Blue Ridge

The votes are in, now it's time to celebrate the Best River & Fishing Outfitters in the Blue Ridge, as selected by our readers.
Blue Hole, Tennessee.

MOUNTAIN BLUE: The Top 22 Swimming Holes in the Blue Ridge

The votes are in, now it's time to celebrate the Best Swimming Holes in the Blue Ridge, as selected by our readers.
This view of South Carolina’s Lake Jocassee is from Jumping Off Rock in the Jocassee Gorges Wilderness Area.

Lakes With a Story to Tell (on the Surface and Below)

Mountain lakes, by virtue of their terrain and formation backgrounds, are often home to both fun and quirky history. We visit four that offer history and fun.
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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.
From The Editor

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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