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Helen, GA Turns 50 (Sort Of)

The North Georgia town is older, but took on its Alpine identity in ‘69.

Asheville, NC Lit Tour

The city is touting its significant bounty of authors.

Kiran Singh Sirah Tells Tales

As president of the International Storytelling Center, Sirah brings a rich and international appreciation to the concept of story as a path to unity.

Our Blue Ridge Towns: The Beautiful Balance of Blairsville

The remote, tiny city of Blairsville, Georgia has found middle ground in the mountains. Yes, it’s a tourist mecca…but it’s also drawing new residents and businesses.

The Good Walk: Monticello – Easy Walk, Presidential Delights

Thomas Jefferson’s dedication to walking is palpable as you make the easy walk amid his grounds.

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It’s been a half-century since plans developed to turn Helen into a village with a Bavarian look in the mountains of Georgia.

Helen, GA Turns 50 (Sort Of)

The North Georgia town is older, but took on its Alpine identity in ‘69.
Jimmy MacKenzie, left, and Sarah Giavedoni are the guides for the Asheville Lit Tour, which touts the legendary authors of western North Carolina.

Asheville, NC Lit Tour

The city is touting its significant bounty of authors.
Kiran Singh Sirah promotes peace through the art of storytelling.

Kiran Singh Sirah Tells Tales

As president of the International Storytelling Center, Sirah brings a rich and international appreciation to the concept of story as a path to unity.
View of the Blue Ridge Mountains during fall season from Brasstown Bald, the highest elevation in the state of Georgia.

Our Blue Ridge Towns: The Beautiful Balance of Blairsville

The remote, tiny city of Blairsville, Georgia has found middle ground in the mountains. Yes, it’s a tourist mecca…but it’s also drawing new residents and businesses.
The 2-mile Saunders-Monticello Trail begins with a boardwalk.

The Good Walk: Monticello – Easy Walk, Presidential Delights

Thomas Jefferson’s dedication to walking is palpable as you make the easy walk amid his grounds.
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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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