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These action-packed mountain escapes will help you celebrate the season and recharge.
The Rise of the Modern Mid-Atlantic Resort
The results are in, and our readers have spoken!
More than 70 years after she first took to the rails, the legendary Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 continues to inspire both passengers and the volunteers who keep her running.
More than outposts for gearing up, these seven mountain communities are destinations in their own right, pairing easy access to some of the region’s best outdoor adventures with walkable downtowns, local flavor, and much more.
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CURRENT FEATURES
A log cabin in Eagle Rock, Virginia, is the latest project for Maisie Leach of Hermione Interiors—and her most personal.
Long before modern healthcare reached many Appalachian communities, Granny Women became trusted healers and caregivers, delivering babies, treating illness and injury, and preserving generations of
In 1926, renowned writer Sherwood Anderson moved from center stage in Chicago to the mountains of far Southwest Virginia. Why?
Former wildland firefighter Carly Pearson became an accidental advocate for people with disabilities.
The owners of Wytheville’s Bolling Wilson Hotel and Graze on Main make sure the town never forgets her legacy.
PHOTO ESSAYS
Our contributing photographers capture the vibrant colors of fall from—and looking toward—some of the Blue Ridge’s most glorious summits.
DEPARTMENTS
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took root.
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln, amended by Ginny Neil
“At my core, I’m a proud Carolina girl, foodie, travel and music lover, and farmer’s daughter.”
Do You Love Great Stories About the Blue Ridge Mountains? We Do Too!
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WEB EXTRAS
The Summer Rambo is not a particularly attractive apple, but it has other charms.
The blossoms grow at intervals along the upper portion of the stem, opening early in the morning to entice passing bees and other insects. Yet
The Summer Rambo is not a particularly attractive apple, but it has other charms.
Containing no chlorophyll, this plant rises from the soil on translucent, waxy-looking stems, and the pinkish-white flower nods back toward the ground, giving the whole
COUNTRY ROADS
States across the Blue Ridge are investing in wildlife crossings to protect animals and improve roadway safety.
The once-private estate of enigmatic heiress Eugenia Williams is now open to visitors.
Don't let the striking appearance of this troublesome pest fool you.
A project to repair the Virginia Creeper Trail is spurring growth in this beloved AT town.