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What’s New in the Mountains in 2019?

New hostelries and new breweries dominate our collection of new destinations and attractions recently added to the mountain region.

Rocky Fork – Preserved!

The book “Rocky Fork: Hidden Jewel of the Blue Ridge,” by David Arthur Ramsey, with photos by Ramsey and Jerry D. Greer, celebrates the long process of preservation of some 10,000 acres on the border of Unicoi and Greene counties in Tennessee.

On the Fly: Jimmy Cheers Takes to the River

Boyhood experiences led him to believe that everybody went fishing. These days he’s working toward that goal.

PhDs on a Mission: The Past Becomes Present

Two young PhDs in public history have come back to the mountains to make a difference.

Go Native: Plant for Wildlife in Your Backyard

Making sure your new plants are indigenous to our region can help assure their beauty, and their role as hosts.

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Renovated rooms are a new bonus for Unicoi State Park and Lodge in Helen, Georgia.

What’s New in the Mountains in 2019?

New hostelries and new breweries dominate our collection of new destinations and attractions recently added to the mountain region.
The peaks and ridges of Rocky Fork and Rich Mountain are viewed here from Unicoi County’s Unaka Mountain Overlook.

Rocky Fork – Preserved!

The book “Rocky Fork: Hidden Jewel of the Blue Ridge,” by David Arthur Ramsey, with photos by Ramsey and Jerry D. Greer, celebrates the long process of preservation of some 10,000 acres on the border of Unicoi and Greene counties in Tennessee.
Jimmy Cheers on the South Holston River: “The wildlife changes every single day. Usually on a daily basis, we get to see ospreys, for sure, probably an eagle, maybe a beaver. We have been seeing some otters this year, which has been pretty cool.”

On the Fly: Jimmy Cheers Takes to the River

Boyhood experiences led him to believe that everybody went fishing. These days he’s working toward that goal.
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PhDs on a Mission: The Past Becomes Present

Two young PhDs in public history have come back to the mountains to make a difference.
Cardinal Flower is a favorite of hummingbirds.

Go Native: Plant for Wildlife in Your Backyard

Making sure your new plants are indigenous to our region can help assure their beauty, and their role as hosts.
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