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A Boy’s First Blue Ridge Parkway Visit

A 4-year-old is happy pretty much anywhere Mom and Dad take him, but the treasures of the parkway make for a great weekend.

Eddie Bond Fiddles His Way to Fame

As a self-described “old-time nerd,” Bond stands out as one of the most talented and important people carrying on his musical tradition.

Photo Essay: Undiscovered Falls of Virginia and West Virginia

Undiscovered Falls of Virginia and West Virginia A new book presents great photos and visitation info for hundreds of falls. We present sneak peeks of a few of the lesser-known. photography By randall sanger

Blue Ridge Parkway: A Loving Lament

Elizabeth Hunter, who began contributing to this magazine with its first issue and served as its award-winning columnist until her retirement at the end of 2014, also wrote dozens of articles, with care, awe and love, about the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Essential Oils (from Fallen Trees)

With Blue Ridge Aromatics, Ian Montgomery has made his way—one step at a time and with a misstep or two—into the business of beautiful scents.

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Kayden grins at Jumpinoff Rock Overlook in Glendale Springs, North Carolina, along the parkway.

A Boy’s First Blue Ridge Parkway Visit

A 4-year-old is happy pretty much anywhere Mom and Dad take him, but the treasures of the parkway make for a great weekend.
Eddie Bond: “I don’t feel I’m worthy of receiving this honor, but I feel like all the people who taught me are getting their due.”

Eddie Bond Fiddles His Way to Fame

As a self-described “old-time nerd,” Bond stands out as one of the most talented and important people carrying on his musical tradition.
Waterfalls of Virginia & West Virginia

Photo Essay: Undiscovered Falls of Virginia and West Virginia

Undiscovered Falls of Virginia and West Virginia A new book presents great photos and visitation info for hundreds of falls. We present sneak peeks of a few of the lesser-known. photography By randall sanger
This view, looking south from Bluff Mountain, is of the North Carolina section of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Alligator Rocks.

Blue Ridge Parkway: A Loving Lament

Elizabeth Hunter, who began contributing to this magazine with its first issue and served as its award-winning columnist until her retirement at the end of 2014, also wrote dozens of articles, with care, awe and love, about the Blue Ridge Parkway.
MAIN IMAGE: A small drop of liquid delivers a powerful punch of memory. INSET: Ian Montgomery inspects a plot of backyard bee balm beside gurgling Pine Branch.

Essential Oils (from Fallen Trees)

With Blue Ridge Aromatics, Ian Montgomery has made his way—one step at a time and with a misstep or two—into the business of beautiful scents.
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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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