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Downtown Roanoke, VA

Roanoke, Virginia: Mill Mountain and Downtown

The bounty of trails on Roanoke’s own mountain combine with the Roanoke River Greenway and downtown to create a fine walk.
Virginia’s Clinch River will host several park sites along its banks. The Sugar Hill section is open.

Greening the Mountains: Saved Spaces

Across the seven-state mountain region, parks are being expanded, lands preserved, rivers protected, mining areas reclaimed and much more.
Sweethearts say “I do” at The Majestic Treehouse, part of the Bolt Farm in Walhalla, South Carolina.

Romantic Mountain Retreats

Some fancy, some rustic and all for just the two of you getting away.
The Pikeville Cut-Through project was the second-largest earthmoving project in the world and has saved the town from destructive flooding.

Pikeville, Kentucky: The City That Moves Mountains

The stories run generations deep in Pikeville, and they’re all worth hearing.
Knoxville, Tennessee’s Dogwood Arts Festival, slated for April 25-27, is a celebration of all things arts and culture.

March/April 2025 Festivals & Events Guide

From vibrant arts and cultural celebrations to culinary showcases and beloved community traditions, these can't-miss events are just a sampling of what's taking place throughout the mountains of the South in the late winter and early spring.

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