Homepage
-
Mountain Folk
Daniel thought he spotted wings in the trees. But he couldn’t be sure. He’d been hunting on the rugged mountain since morning. Now it was nearly dusk. He was tired and more than a little hungry. Read more
-
Bruce McCamish photo
Stoking the Melodic Fire Within
In American music it happens all the time, and it’s happening now. A slew of young and rapidly rising musical acts, brimming with talent and purpose, are blossoming in the current Southern Appalachian scene. Read more
-
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division image
Triumph and Tragedy
Born in Georgia’s Blue Ridge mountains, the Little Tennessee River made its way north into North Carolina, where it traced a circuitous but unfettered path through the rugged Smokies’ landscape before entering Tennessee. Read more
-
A Baker's Dozen of Great Gatlinburg Craft Shops
In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, traditional mountain handicrafts still occupy a prominent place in the local culture despite the town’s thoroughly modern amenities. Read more
-
Bruce Ingram photo
Meandering Around Marlinton
Located in the mountains of Pocahontas County, Marlinton (population approximately 800) is one of West Virginia’s delightful small towns. We spent two days last summer meandering around Marlinton and the surrounding area. Read more
-
Sponsored: Choose Your Winter Adventure
No matter the season, Lake Chatuge, Georgia’s Enchanted Valley, is truly nature’s playground. It’s a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, a utopia for fishing fanatics and paradise for people who find the mountains to be their happy place. Read more
Regional Content:
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas
Dolly Parton once said, “Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” Play is part of our journey, and for families during the holiday season, Dollywood offers an opportunity for playfulness. Read more
Dec 1, 2021
12:00 AM
The Front Row People
The Hunter family reunion. It has been a strong, clannish Scots-Irish tradition since long before I was born. They took place long before a family photo at these occasions also became a tradition. Read more
Dec 1, 2021
12:00 AM
Sounds Crazy, But It Works
Fairies, elves, dwarves, water maidens, monsters, and more. Soldiers and heroes of the American Revolution. Founding Fathers of our country like Washington and Jefferson. Cherokee and Shawnee women and warriors. Read more
Dec 1, 2021
12:00 AM
Mountain Folk
Daniel thought he spotted wings in the trees. But he couldn’t be sure. He’d been hunting on the rugged mountain since morning. Now it was nearly dusk. He was tired and more than a little hungry. Read more
Dec 1, 2021
12:00 AM
Come Meet My Folks, Won’t You?
It all started when I got sick and ended up in bed for a few days. To pass the time, I grabbed a wild image that had long been bouncing around in my head—an image of a young Daniel Boone helping a winged fairy combat a deadly wampus cat. Read more
Dec 1, 2021
12:00 AM
Courtesy of the Bob Moog Foundation
Hooked on Moog
An unimposing museum in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, celebrates the legacy of synthesizer designer Robert Moog, whose 1964 invention of the commercial synthesizer helped revolutionize the face of music. Read more
Dec 1, 2021
12:00 AM
Bruce McCamish photo
Stoking the Melodic Fire Within
In American music it happens all the time, and it’s happening now. A slew of young and rapidly rising musical acts, brimming with talent and purpose, are blossoming in the current Southern Appalachian scene. Read more
Dec 1, 2021
12:00 AM
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division image
Triumph and Tragedy
Born in Georgia’s Blue Ridge mountains, the Little Tennessee River made its way north into North Carolina, where it traced a circuitous but unfettered path through the rugged Smokies’ landscape before entering Tennessee. Read more
Dec 1, 2021
12:00 AM
A Baker's Dozen of Great Gatlinburg Craft Shops
In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, traditional mountain handicrafts still occupy a prominent place in the local culture despite the town’s thoroughly modern amenities. Read more
Dec 1, 2021
12:00 AM
NPS photos
A Conversation With the Smokies’ Trailmaster
Tobias Miller first arrived in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2002. After working on trail crews during high school and college, he was convinced that a National Park Service career was the way to go. Read more
Dec 1, 2021
12:00 AM
On the Trail in the Smokies
If you’re looking for a moderate, low-elevation hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the winter, the Twentymile Creek section is a good place to go. Read more
Dec 1, 2021
12:00 AM
Holly Kays photo
War and Peace on the Parkway
When I’m out enjoying snowy vistas on the Blue Ridge Parkway, it’s usually with a pair of skis attached to my feet. I glide through the crystallized water, I breathe deeply, and I drink in the views and the silence. Read more
Dec 1, 2021
12:00 AM
Photo by Monty Combs | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation
© Christopher McCoy
