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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.

Fall Fun on the Farm in 7 States

Build your autumn-leaves excursions around agri-visits this year. You might meet up with Hammy Wynette and Reba Bacontire.

Top Trending Blue Ridge Mountain Destinations 2019

Our readers pick the Top 35 Trending Mountain Destinations across 7 mountain states, and our editors pick 175 can't miss attractions and reasons to visit!

Our Blue Ridge Towns: 4 Towns, 2 States – One Great Experience

Our columnist went to Landrum, in search of a small town on the rise in Upstate South Carolina. What she didn’t know was that she’d find four such towns in the Carolina Foothills.

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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.
Fall Fun on the Farm

Fall Fun on the Farm in 7 States

Build your autumn-leaves excursions around agri-visits this year. You might meet up with Hammy Wynette and Reba Bacontire.
Rock City’s Lovers Leap is one of five things not to miss in Walker County, Georgia.

Top Trending Blue Ridge Mountain Destinations 2019

Our readers pick the Top 35 Trending Mountain Destinations across 7 mountain states, and our editors pick 175 can't miss attractions and reasons to visit!
Downtown Landrum was dark 20 years ago; today, its shops’ offerings include furniture, outdoor gear, antiques, toys and more.

Our Blue Ridge Towns: 4 Towns, 2 States – One Great Experience

Our columnist went to Landrum, in search of a small town on the rise in Upstate South Carolina. What she didn’t know was that she’d find four such towns in the Carolina Foothills.
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Vibrant Monarch butterfly clings to its translucent dew covered cocoon
Creature Feature

Monarch Mimickers

It’s easy to mistake other orange species for the king of fall butterflies.

August 26, 2026
At Coopers Rock State Forest, new Stargazer cabins invite guests to look up through skylights and telescopes.
Country Roads

Even Closer to Almost Heaven

New Stargazer cabins at Coopers Rock State Forest offer a skyward escape in the mountains of West Virginia.

June 29, 2026
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Country Roads

A Mountain Tradition Turns 90 

Visitors flock to Galax, Virginia, each summer for the Old Fiddlers’ Convention, a days-long celebration of Appalachian music.

June 29, 2026

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