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A North Georgia 2.5-Mile Stroll: Leisurely Lake Nottely

The walk is relatively flat, and occasionally takes you up-close with an 80-year-old TVA impoundment.

A Guide for Planning the Perfect Mountain Reunion

From rustic to luxurious, it’s time to reminisce about the past, celebrate the present and make memories for the future. It’s reunion time in the mountains!

Hiawassee, Georgia: Trail Town on the Rise

Home to both the highest lake and the highest mountain peak in Georgia, Hiawassee draws thousands of visitors annually with a well-developed plan.

Jonesborough, Tennessee: ‘The Good Walk’ Defined?

The East Tennessee town’s Lost State Scenic Walkway offers tastes of urban, natural, historic, culinary and more.

Waynesboro Getaway

Waynesboro, Virginia, sports an abundance of outdoor activities nearby (and even in-town) as well as enticing local restaurants and stores. Here’s what we found on a recent two-day visit.

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The Lake Nottely Improvement Association donated picnic tables.

A North Georgia 2.5-Mile Stroll: Leisurely Lake Nottely

The walk is relatively flat, and occasionally takes you up-close with an 80-year-old TVA impoundment.
Welcome Valley Village, Benton, Tennessee, offers glamping in Conestoga wagons.

A Guide for Planning the Perfect Mountain Reunion

From rustic to luxurious, it’s time to reminisce about the past, celebrate the present and make memories for the future. It’s reunion time in the mountains!
TVA-created Lake Chatuge wraps around three-quarters of Hiawassee, offering unparalleled views and recreation for residents and visitors.

Hiawassee, Georgia: Trail Town on the Rise

Home to both the highest lake and the highest mountain peak in Georgia, Hiawassee draws thousands of visitors annually with a well-developed plan.
The trail makes its way through Persimmon Ridge Park.

Jonesborough, Tennessee: ‘The Good Walk’ Defined?

The East Tennessee town’s Lost State Scenic Walkway offers tastes of urban, natural, historic, culinary and more.
A stay at the Heritage Hill B&B is a highlight of any visit to Waynesboro.

Waynesboro Getaway

Waynesboro, Virginia, sports an abundance of outdoor activities nearby (and even in-town) as well as enticing local restaurants and stores. Here’s what we found on a recent two-day visit.
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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.
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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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