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November 1, 2026
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The wonders of the train include, well, not driving, as well as great stops to explore along the way.
Our readers have spoken! Here are their picks for the best people, places, things and more in the Southern Appalachians.
These parks hold strong promise for life-listers, great trails, scenery and more.
The 2018 Blue Ridge Country Travel Guide explores the joys of discovering this great region’s natural wonders and curiosities.
When the Tennessee Valley Authority inundated the land near Hiawassee in 1941, some relatives came to rescue buried remains of relatives from land that would become an island; and some did not.
The wonders of the train include, well, not driving, as well as great stops to explore along the way.
Our readers have spoken! Here are their picks for the best people, places, things and more in the Southern Appalachians.
These parks hold strong promise for life-listers, great trails, scenery and more.
The 2018 Blue Ridge Country Travel Guide explores the joys of discovering this great region’s natural wonders and curiosities.
When the Tennessee Valley Authority inundated the land near Hiawassee in 1941, some relatives came to rescue buried remains of relatives from land that would become an island; and some did not.
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Skywatch: November/December 2026
Have You Seen the “Great Big Dipper?”
November 1, 2026
Events
25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
September 14, 2026
Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
September 1, 2026
