Our dog-loving readers sent us a bounty of images of their pups a few months back. Here’s the concluding set of those shots (the first ones were in the March/April ‘20 issue). Our thanks to all who submitted.
Photo Above: Carol Goznkar’s Willow was rescued from an East Tennessee shelter, and soon shared her owners’ love for the outdoors and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.Deana Kelley’s Layla was adopted when she was about 1 year old from the local dog shelter, and “became part of our family from day one.” She loves hiking, swimming, camping and helping eat the family snacks. Layla Cannon’s Ellie loves the mountains and the streams. Nan Henderson: Ziti, Scout, Casey and Flirt teach baby Two the ropes at Mount Mitchell. Ziti, Casey and Two belong to Nan, while Scout and Flirt belong to her friend Mary Oppermann. Danny Redd says of Gizmo: “My four-legged buddy loved hitting the Blue Ridge Parkway and checking out all the scenery and views from it. She would sit like this and look out at the overlooks and stops along the way.” Denise Sand’s Sarah loved to go hiking year ‘round, running to the car as soon as she saw her owners put on their hiking boots. Grace Croonenberghs’ Chanterelle travels with her owners to the Max Patch area of North Carolina most every spring and fall. Shannon Foeller believes Ranger to be half Springer spaniel and half mountain goat, as this bird dog loves to climb right alongside his mama. Brian Gillen’s Gus loves the mountain view from the front porch as much as anyone else in the family.
Ten years after this poll’s inaugural launch, we once again turned to our knowledgeable readers for their picks. The results? A brand-new collection of 71 exceptional Blue Ridge communities that excel at bringing big smiles to the faces of both residents and visitors.
Our longtime contributing editor knows Great Smoky Mountains National Park like the back of her hand. Drawing inspiration from countless visits over the years, she shares some of her favorite spots to explore during the warm months, plus insider tips for spotting wildlife, discovering waterfalls, finding the best family-friendly experiences in the park—and more!
More than a century after the 1921 West Virginia Miners’ March that ended with
the Battle of Blair Mountain, the story is being told in new and unforgettable ways.
On July 4, 1776, a new nation was born. In honor of this historic day, we explore the forts, battlefields, museums, trails, and more that trace the Patriots’ journey to freedom in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
