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Mile-high Cataloochee Guest Ranch (North Carolina) welcomes guests to reconnect with nature on the peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Non-Electronic Fun ‘n’ Games in the Mountains

Need a little extra help unplugging from the day-to-day? These destinations specialize in the relaxed and the non-electronic.
Jennifer Webb stars in “all My Sons” at the Warehouse Theatre in Greenville, South Carolina.

2019 Travel Guide: Stories in and of the Mountains

Our 2019 travel guide explores our great region through its stories and the people who tell them.
Jennifer Webb stars in “all My Sons” at the Warehouse Theatre in Greenville, South Carolina.

Stories in and of the Mountains – Contacts, Itinerary Maps & More

Contact info on all venues and stops as well as basic itinerary maps.
Breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains were the main goal when the Foothills Parkway was authorized by Congress back in 1944. The foothills of the Great Smokies, which rise to elevations of 2,000 to 3,000 feet, are like grandstands from which to enjoy the ever-changing clouds and qualities of light that bathe the Smokies.

Foothills Parkway: New Section Offers New Delights

Motorists and photographers are in for a new visual treat in the Tennessee mountains.
Tom Hardy shows off his wares at a National Tourism Week event at the I-26 Welcome Center in Mars Hill, North Carolina.

Ending a 36-Year Career

Tom Hardy Steps Down From The Blue Ridge Parkway Association

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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