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November 1, 2026
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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 East Tennessee town’s Lost State Scenic Walkway offers tastes of urban, natural, historic, culinary and more.
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.
Our readers have voted; now we can enjoy the bounty of the region.
Across the mountain region, there are hundreds. Here are a few our readers say are sure to please.
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 East Tennessee town’s Lost State Scenic Walkway offers tastes of urban, natural, historic, culinary and more.
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.
Our readers have voted; now we can enjoy the bounty of the region.
Across the mountain region, there are hundreds. Here are a few our readers say are sure to please.
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Skywatch: November/December 2026
Have You Seen the “Great Big Dipper?”
November 1, 2026
Web Extras
25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
September 14, 2026
Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
September 1, 2026
