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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
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Buzzard Roost in Oconee County is a 501-acre preserve with views from its 1,769-foot-high namesake mountain.
"When the lake's full, you can go into North Carolina."
The small town’s claims to fame include baseball’s Shoeless Joe Jackson and the poinsettia. A weekend here includes walks over waterfalls, 1920s nostalgia and a trip to the zoo.
Things to do on a weekend getaway in Seneca, SC.
Things to do in Helen, GA.
Buzzard Roost in Oconee County is a 501-acre preserve with views from its 1,769-foot-high namesake mountain.
"When the lake's full, you can go into North Carolina."
The small town’s claims to fame include baseball’s Shoeless Joe Jackson and the poinsettia. A weekend here includes walks over waterfalls, 1920s nostalgia and a trip to the zoo.
Things to do on a weekend getaway in Seneca, SC.
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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
The Mountain Q&A
Vic Isley: President & CEO of Explore Asheville
“At my core, I’m a proud Carolina girl, foodie, travel and music lover, and farmer’s daughter.”
September 1, 2026
