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On the Appalachian Trail, the Easy Way

These destinations all feature a cozy place to sleep and convenience to a few miles of The Great Trail.

Romance, Reunions and Family Fun for Summer

The mountains are full of great places to reconnect.

The Cabin in the Hotel

The long-held theory that a hotel had been built around a Trail 0f Tears-era cabin was finally verified as true in 2011. Since then, the cabin has been revealed to have been the home of a Cherokee man named Avery Vann, brother of Chief James

MOUNTAIN TRAVEL GUIDE ‘17

Southern Appalachian experts and celebs share their favorite destinations and why they love them.

Festivals: The Most Fun Ever

See guest columnist Becky Caldwell's tips on how to make the most out of your festival experiences.

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On the Appalachian Trail, the Easy Way

These destinations all feature a cozy place to sleep and convenience to a few miles of The Great Trail.
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Romance, Reunions and Family Fun for Summer

The mountains are full of great places to reconnect.
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The Cabin in the Hotel

The long-held theory that a hotel had been built around a Trail 0f Tears-era cabin was finally verified as true in 2011. Since then, the cabin has been revealed to have been the home of a Cherokee man named Avery Vann, brother of Chief James Vann.
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MOUNTAIN TRAVEL GUIDE ‘17

Southern Appalachian experts and celebs share their favorite destinations and why they love them.
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Festivals: The Most Fun Ever

See guest columnist Becky Caldwell's tips on how to make the most out of your festival experiences.
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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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