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Lillie Ketterman
‘Santy Clause’ Arrives
Long ago in a big family living near the Virginia-North Carolina border, the Christmas visits were magical, unpredictable and occasionally frightening. Read more
Nov 1, 2024
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Artists of the Mountains
Paint brushes and pencils, clay wheels and welding irons, wood, metal and more are the tools and materials for these 14 artists. Read more
Nov 5, 2024
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Ralph Cale: ralphcale.com
Art of the Mountains
We’re pleased to present a few works from those artists profiled in our story, "Artists of the Mountains." Captions are from the artists. Read more
Nov 5, 2024
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Stock.Adobe.com
Easy Fall Hikes, Plus!
Build a great weekend around these breezy hikes to superb views, along with tasty eats and comfy stays. Read more
Sep 12, 2024
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Courtesy of Josh Shapiro
Trailblazer Extraordinaire
Josh Shapiro’s dedication to preserving forest footpaths in the Great Smokies is matched by his hopes that others will join the effort. Read more
Sep 12, 2024
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Ryan Rice
The Astronomer and the Owl
How an excited naturalist and a well-intentioned town came to collide in the night. Read more
Oct 31, 2024
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Joshua Moore
The Beauty of Mountain Autumn
Our contributing photographers capture the light and colors of fall. Read more
Sep 10, 2024
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Courtesy of the Southern Highland Craft Guild
Weaving a Legacy
How a Yale-educated missionary preserved a fast-fading tradition in the mountains of western North Carolina. Read more
Nov 1, 2024
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Holiday Travel in the Mountains: Santa-Approved Towns
With dazzling light displays, cheery train rides and other festive fêtes, these mountain destinations are brimming with holiday cheer. Read more
Nov 1, 2024
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Dave Green
Twist of Fate
A surprise temporary assignment ignited a West Virginia coal miner’s passion for photographing night skies and other wonders. Read more
Sep 5, 2024
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