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The welcome at TR goes well beyond the welcoming signage.

Travelers Rest, South Carolina: Don’t Miss the Swamp Rabbit Trail

Once a pass-through, TR is now a come-to town.
Glade Creek Grist Mill, at Babcock State Park, West Virginia, owes some of its striking beauty to the fact that it was assembled from parts of older mills.

On the Trail of Grist Mills

We visit a collection of the turning wheels and stones that built human history in the mountains.
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Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County, VA: Where Fun is in Our Nature!

Our small towns and big backyard are natural places to make memories.
The Cranny Crow overlook in West Virginia’s Lost River State Park is two miles up to look down at the valley 1,000 feet below.

Short Hikes to Great Vistas in 7 States

These classic spots are great for any time of year, and are a fine-views way to kick off your hiking year.
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A Dream Come True at the Historic Eureka Inn

Katelyn Yarbrough brings fresh perspective to innkeeping in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

Departments

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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