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Lake James is a 3,700-acre impoundment.

A North Carolina Summer Gem: Walking Lake James State Park

"A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken." — James Dent
TVA’s Douglas Lake meets downtown Dandridge, with the Great Smoky Mountains a distant blue border.

Dandridge, Tennessee: ‘We Saved a Place for You’

Tennessee’s second oldest town has a story you won’t forget—and they tell it really well.
Chicory is one of the defining plants of the meadows on the 
Hidden Valley Trail.

Hidden Valley, Virginia: An Easy 4.3 Miles through ‘History’

The site of much of the filming of the 1993 movie, “Sommersby,” provides a delightful walk and an inviting stay.
Christmas in Dawsonville begins November 18, Dawsonville, Georgia.

2023 Festival & Event Guide – November & December

Food and drink! Music and artworks! Seasonal celebrations galore! Pick your favorite festival theme and start planning.
Euphoria Food, Wine & Music Festival, September 14-17, Greenville, South Carolina.

2023 Festival & Event Guide – September & October

Food and drink! Music and artworks! Seasonal celebrations galore! Pick your favorite festival theme and start planning.

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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.

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