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Named After Its Scenic Mountains, This Georgia Town Boasts Lake Fun & Magical Waterfalls

Explore this peaceful mountain town where lakes, waterfalls, and scenic trails make for a outdoorsy escape in the heart of ...
News Tribune

Growing 5,978-acre wildfire prompts closures on Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail

A 3,600-acre wildfire in western Virginia has prompted closures on the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail, the National Park Service says. Boonsboro Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company photo An ...
The Herald-Sun

Are national parks closed during the government shutdown? Info in NC

Shutdown forces National Park Service to furlough staff and suspend web and social media updates. National Park Service areas including the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains and Appalachian ...
Yahoo

A Small Blue Ridge Mountain Town Near 'The Grand Canyon Of The South' Is A Hidden Gem With Outdoor Thrills

Aerial view of Breaks Interstate Park near Haysi, Virginia - Joshua Moore/Getty Images The Grand Canyon might conjure images of awe-inspiring desert landscapes of the American Southwest. But did you ...