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Tom Hardy shows off his wares at a National Tourism Week event at the I-26 Welcome Center in Mars Hill, North Carolina.

Ending a 36-Year Career

Tom Hardy Steps Down From The Blue Ridge Parkway Association
Fries welcome. Small-town charm can change a life.

My Heart Never Left

Once you learn small-town mountain ways, it’s easy to return, even if it’s been decades.
Purple Mountain Majesty. The rising sun again contributes to the drama in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina.

Photo Essay: Kevin Adams’ Well-Trained Eye Looks at the Mountains

The images of long-time friend of the magazine Kevin Adams have graced the pages of Blue Ridge Country for decades. We consider ourselves lucky to run a few more in this edition.
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.

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