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Emergency Crews Rescue Dozens as Severe Flooding Hits Georgia-Tennessee Border
Photo courtesy of Chattanooga Times Free Press As you may know, severe storms dumped more than a foot of rain over the Georgia-Tennessee border this past Wednesday night—and the record-setting deluge triggered a once-in-a-century flood event. The Toccoa River, for instance, rose more than 15 feet in just a few hours and crashed through the streets of beloved downtowns like McCaysville. Brave first-responders risked their lives amid a terrifying scene.
Festive Fun in the Mountains
Changes can occur after press date, so call ahead; go to BlueRidgeCountry.com/Events for more information or to list your own event on our free calendar. Compiled by Jeff Wood 56th Annual Helen Oktoberfest, through Nov 1. Helen. 878-1908. helenchamber.com. Northeast Georgia Arts Tour, Nov 6-9. Various locations. 828-280-3944. artstour.org. Of These Mountains Fall Marketplace, Nov 7. Clayton. 561-889-6681. ofthesemountains.com. Holiday Bazaar, Nov 7-8.Young Harris. 896-4966. golakechatuge.com.
25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Written By Joshua Moore / Photos Courtesy of Joshua Moore Over time, it has grown into a gathering known far beyond the region, bringing generations of musicians, storytellers, and artisans to a region so fertile in musical history that one root had to sprout and spread. It branched out into a forest of traditions, stories, and melodies that continues to flourish each year.
Photo Recap: 2024 Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion
The 2024 Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion (BRRR), a three-day music festival, kicked off with cool temps and a packed crowd that made their way to one of the 12 stages to hear their band of choice. State Street, the main street in downtown Bristol with the actual state line dividing the town between Tennessee and Virginia, was packed with vendors selling locally-made goods and foods. At the end of State Street, just below the Bristol sign, sat the main stage, the State Street Stage.
Photo Recap: 2024 Appaloosa Music Festival
This year's Appaloosa Music Festival at Skyline Ranch Resort in Front Royal, Virginia, was one of the most energetic and attended years they have had to date. Bad weather might have added a bit of delay. However, it did not discourage the crowd as they waited for the lightning to disperse, and once the all-clear was given, they danced in the rain. Scythian, one of the most animated bands you will watch, hosts this festival annually.
Waterfall Wednesday: Cathedral Falls - Where Water Meets Wonder
Cathedral Falls is a beautifully tiered, 60-foot waterfall nestled along the side of a mountain near the town of Gauley Bridge, West Virginia. Cane Branch Creek tumbles along sandstone and shale rock, forming Cathedral Falls, emptying into the New River about 40 yards from the falls. This beautiful waterfall resides along a bend, giving it the feeling of being in a cathedral. You can access this waterfall via the Midland Trail Road outside Hawks Nest State Park.
Waterfall Wednesday: Double Falls - Kentucky’s Best-Kept Secret
Hidden deep in the Daniel Boone National Forest, tucked away in London, Kentucky, resides Kentucky's most beautiful waterfalls. That's right, waterfalls — two specifically and rightly named Double Falls. Double Falls can be very hard to find; if my buddy Nick had not researched the starting point very well, we would have never found it. No official trail exists that leads to the falls, and there is only one place to park. That also leads to my following statement: It is pristinely beautiful.
Waterfall Wednesday: Kyles Ford Falls - An Unspoiled Appalachian Gem
Kyles Ford Falls is a beautiful 40-ish-foot waterfall tucked away in Kyles Ford, Tennessee. This particular waterfall is also not all that well known, which is why it is as beautiful as it is. And I do mean remarkably beautiful. The hike to the falls is roughly half a mile one way along the trail I chose. Another trail takes you over a couple of beaver dams, which is a bit longer. I chose the trailhead starting by the red barn located off Horton Ford Road in Kyles Ford.
Waterfall Wednesday: Flat Lick Falls
Flat Lick Falls is a hidden gem along the edge of the Blue Ridge region. Nestled into the foothills of the southern Jackson County region, near the town of McKee within Daniel Boone National Forest, is the beautiful 30-foot waterfall. Flat Lick Falls is also part of the Flat Lick Falls Scenic and Recreation Area, which covers 86 acres and hosts camping, tenting, hiking, recreational facilities, picnic shelters and restrooms.
Waterfall Wednesday: Margarette Falls - Greenville's Appalachian Rivendell
If you are looking for a fantastic hike full of Appalachian beauty, you must consider hiking to Margarette Falls. Margarette Falls is a beautiful 60-foot waterfall nestled into the Cherokee National Forest in Greene County, Tennessee. While hiking to the falls, you may start to feel as if you are about to meet Lord Elron in Rivendell, as the trail offers up many different small waterfall features along the route that may remind you of such an unreal place.
Waterfall Wednesday: Cumberland Falls - The Niagara Falls of the South
Residing in Southeastern Kentucky sits one of the most naturally beautiful waterfalls in the Blue Ridge region known as the "Niagara of the South," Cumberland Falls. This beautiful waterfall is located at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park within the Daniel Boone National Forest in Corbin, Kentucky. The official address for those wanting to get a quick GPS reference is 7351 Highway 90, Corbin, KY 40701.
Waterfall Wednesday: Babcock State Park's Glade Creek Grist Mill Falls
Located 20 miles south of the New River Gorge bridge resides one of the most iconic locations in West Virginia, if not the east coast of the United States: Glade Creek Grist Mill and the Glade Creek Falls at Babcock State Park. This fully functional mill is a replica of an older mill named Cooper’s Mill, which use to stand there. This beautiful mill sits along Glade Creek, which has a lovely waterfall aptly named Glade Creek Grist Mill Falls.
Photo Recap: Blue Highway Fest 2023
Nestled in the heart of Appalachia resides one of the newest must-see music festivals held in the Blue Ridge region, Blue Highway Fest. Blue Highway Fest is a new bluegrass festival held annually in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, every October and was named after the critically acclaimed bluegrass band Blue Highway. Founded in 2022, Blue Highway Fest aims to bring more vitality back to a region that has suffered from losing many coal mining jobs.
Covington, Virginia, USA
Falling Spring Falls is a beautiful waterfall tucked away in the Alleghany Highlands of Central Virginia. I have visited this waterfall a couple of times in the Summer months over the past few years. However, I was recently in the area this fall. I came up to Central Virginia to do some photography work for an architectural client of mine, and my hotel was just an hour away from the falls.
Waterfall Wednesday: Tank Hollow Falls - A Southwest Virginia Beauty
Nestled in the heart of Cleveland, Virginia, Tank Hollow Falls reveals its enchanting beauty as a 60-foot cascade, a hidden gem in the tranquil landscape of Southwest Virginia. Cleveland, Virginia, resides in Russell County and sits along the banks of the Clinch River, which houses one of the world's largest grouping of endangered freshwater species. Finding your way to this picturesque waterfall feels like embarking on a hidden treasure hunt.
Photo Recap: Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2023
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion (BRRR) is a musical festival held annually in September that celebrates the heritage of country music along the Tennessee and Virginia state line in Bristol, Tennessee and Virginia. Established in 2001, BRRR honors the legacy of the 1927 Bristol Sessions and the influence they have had on today's music.
Photo Recap: Appaloosa - An Appalachian Roots Music Festival
Appaloosa, a rich two-day Appalachian roots music festival nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley in Front Royal, Virginia, is growing a name throughout the Blue Ridge Region. Danylo Fedoryka and his brother Alexander Fedoryka, founding members of the band Scythian, created the Appaloosa Music Festival, hosted at the Skyline Ranch Resort every Labor Day weekend.
Waterfall Wednesday: Whitewater Falls - The Pride of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Whitewater Falls, the highest waterfall east of the Rockies, is a must-see and should be on your waterfall bucket list. This gigantic, beautiful waterfall resides in the Jocassee Gorge in the Nantahala National Forest in Jackson County, North Carolina. It is what I consider to be the pride of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This waterfall is stunning in every aspect as it sits in an untouched wilderness, flowing as it always has, without any human interruption.
Appaloosa: An Appalachian Roots Music Festival
Appaloosa, a rich two-day Appalachian roots music festival nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley in Front Royal, Virginia, is growing a name throughout the Blue Ridge Region. Danilo Fedoryka and his brother Alexander Fedoryka, founding members of the band Scythian, created the Appaloosa Music Festival, hosted at the Skyline Ranch Resort every Labor Day weekend.
Waterfall Wednesday: Looking Glass Falls - A Waterfall of Sheer Beauty
Nestled along the side of Looking Glass Rock, tucked away in the Pisgah National Forest, sits one of North Carolina's most visited waterfalls, Looking Glass Falls. This 60-foot waterfall draws people from all over due not only to its natural beauty but thanks in part to its easy access. Looking Glass Falls can be accessed along U.S. 276, the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway near Brevard, North Carolina, and just below the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Waterfall Wednesday: Sandstone Falls
Sandstone Falls is an otherworldly experience that will leave your jaw dropping. It is also one of the most beautiful destinations you will ever visit. I know that's a lot of high praise, but honestly, it's the truth. Sandstone Falls will leave you wanting to come back time and time again. Sandstone Falls is located along the New River in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (NRGNPP) in West Virginia. The falls span 1,500 feet and are the largest waterfalls along the New River.
Waterfall Wednesday: The Other Laurel Falls
When you think of Laurel Falls in Tennessee, you probably imagine the breathtaking large waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. However, there's another equally beautiful waterfall nearby, without the crowds you typically find in the Smokies. Tucked away in my small hometown, Laurel Falls can be found at Laurel Run Park in Church Hill, Tennessee. It's an easy 1.8-mile round trip hike that follows a serene creek.
Waterfall Wednesday: Falling Spring Falls - A Beautiful Waterfall in Virginia's Allegheny Highlands
Nestled along the side of Route 220, just five miles north of Covington, Virginia, lies Falling Spring Falls, a stunning 80-foot waterfall that is easily accessible and even handicap accessible. The falls are a must-see for anyone visiting the Allegheny Highlands region, and provide a picturesque setting for picnicking, relaxation and outdoor photography.
Waterfall Wednesday: Dry Falls - Nantahala's Backside of Water Roadside Attraction
Setting alongside U.S. Highway 64 in Highlands, North Carolina, sits nature's premier waterfall attraction. For those Disney fanatics, this waterfall offers one of Disney's most sought-after features for basically nothing. You heard me correctly, so save a hefty chunk of change and see the backside of water for just three dollars at Dry Falls. Dry Falls is a beautiful 75-foot waterfall nestled in the Nantahala National Forest. And it's one you can easily walk behind.
Waterfall Wednesday: Crabtree Falls - North Carolina's Day Dream Waterfall
Located along the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) sits one of the most idyllic waterfalls in North Carolina and is a must-see destination. Crabtree Falls is only accessible via the BRP, and some GPS navigation systems will take you down Crabtree Road, which is obviously wrong; you will want to ignore this and just type in BRP and work your way between mile marker 339 and 340. If you are coming from Asheville, NC, it is a 42-mile drive northbound along the BRP.
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