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Guard walls were taken apart and reinforced to meet federal highway safety standards.Vegetation is crawling across them now, making them look as though they’ve been there forever.

The Rock Guard Walls

Here’s a story I’d partly forgotten, until I started rereading what I’d written about the Blue Ridge Parkway for this magazine—and one that bears repeating.
Fall Fun on the Farm

Fall Fun on the Farm in 7 States

Build your autumn-leaves excursions around agri-visits this year. You might meet up with Hammy Wynette and Reba Bacontire.
The sun rises upon the red carpet at Dolly Sods Wilderness in West Virginia.

Photo Essay: Ah, Fall is Back!

Temperatures cool. Colors sharpen. Trails beckon. Time to drink in the best of autumn with these great shots from our contributing photographers.
TAG Galyean works at his TAG Studios, just across from Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, West Virginia.

‘TAG’ Galyean’s Home-State Love

The acclaimed resort architect has brought his energy and vision to helping with the economic recovery of the Greenbrier Valley after the devastating 2016 flood.
Rock City’s Lovers Leap is one of five things not to miss in Walker County, Georgia.

Top Trending Blue Ridge Mountain Destinations 2019

Our readers pick the Top 35 Trending Mountain Destinations across 7 mountain states, and our editors pick 175 can't miss attractions and reasons to visit!

Departments

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.

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