Smoky Mountain Living Magazine

Smoky Mountain Living Magazine SML is a bi-monthly magazine dedicated to the history, culture, beauty, outdoors, literature and arts Each issue brings the Appalachians to life.
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Smoky Mountain Living magazine covers the southern Appalachians and celebrates the area’s environmental riches, its people, culture, music, arts, literature, history, and special places. Published six times a year, Smoky Mountain Living is a magazine for those who want to learn more about where they live and those who want to stay in touch with where they love.

Who has visited The North Carolina Arboretum? The Fall Quilt Garden is BEAUTIFUL!
10/03/2025

Who has visited The North Carolina Arboretum? The Fall Quilt Garden is BEAUTIFUL!

✨ What’s old is new again in Burnsville! ✨James and Amanda Keith have breathed new life into the 192-year-old NuWray Hot...
10/01/2025

✨ What’s old is new again in Burnsville! ✨

James and Amanda Keith have breathed new life into the 192-year-old NuWray Hotel, North Carolina’s oldest continually operating inn. From uncovering hidden murals and historic treasures to becoming a community hub after Hurricane Helene, their restoration is more than a renovation—it’s a love story between history, hospitality, and a small mountain town. Learn more ➡️ https://www.smliv.com/travel/nuwray-reopens-in-burnsville/

09/29/2025

Which area has the best leaf colors?

Have you picked up the latest edition of Smoky Mountain Living Magazine? From our cover story on glorious sunflowers to ...
09/26/2025

Have you picked up the latest edition of Smoky Mountain Living Magazine? From our cover story on glorious sunflowers to saving East Tennessee music, our latest issue is jam-packed with great stories on your Smoky Mountains.

Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is set to b...
09/24/2025

Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is set to begin its annual Fall Color Ramble, marking one of the most beautiful times of the year.

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene devastated the region, Mount Mitchell State Park has reopened, as has the Blue Ridg...
09/22/2025

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene devastated the region, Mount Mitchell State Park has reopened, as has the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville (MP 382) to MP 355.2.

Visitors must access Mount Mitchell State Park from the Asheville side since the parkway remains closed north of the park/

Photo courtesy of NC State Parks.

Ditch the suit and tie, throw on some hiking boots, and hit the trails. It's Friday! Get outside...
09/19/2025

Ditch the suit and tie, throw on some hiking boots, and hit the trails. It's Friday! Get outside...

🎶 From Dolly’s first performances to forgotten home movies in the Smokies — Smoky Mountain Radio & Archives is preservin...
09/17/2025

🎶 From Dolly’s first performances to forgotten home movies in the Smokies — Smoky Mountain Radio & Archives is preserving East Tennessee’s music and media history.

Explore the story: "Mountains, Music, Media & Memories" ➡️ https://www.smliv.com/arts/mountains-music-media-memories/

🎡 The Haywood County Fair is back!Join us in September for a celebration of mountain life and local pride — with livesto...
09/17/2025

🎡 The Haywood County Fair is back!

Join us in September for a celebration of mountain life and local pride — with livestock shows, carnival rides, live music, crafts, fair food, and fun for all ages!

📍 Haywood County Fairgrounds
📅 September 25th-28th

Bring the family, meet your neighbors, and experience a tradition that’s pure Western North Carolina! 🐄🌽

More info: https://www.haywoodcountyfair.com/

Explore the beauty of the Smoky Mountains online! Dive into captivating stories, stunning photography, and more at www.s...
09/15/2025

Explore the beauty of the Smoky Mountains online! Dive into captivating stories, stunning photography, and more at www.smliv.com.

🧵✨ See Barn Quilts Come to Life! ✨🧵During the Haywood County Studio Tour, the Quilt Trails of WNC Quilt Block Studio wil...
09/12/2025

🧵✨ See Barn Quilts Come to Life! ✨🧵

During the Haywood County Studio Tour, the Quilt Trails of WNC Quilt Block Studio will be open at Folkmoot – Stop #9!

Stop by and watch the magic happen—see how barn quilts are created from start to finish, right before your eyes.

📅 September 13 & 14 | 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Folkmoot, Stop #9

More info: https://haywoodarts.org/studio-tour/

Don’t miss this chance to explore the art, craft, and story behind every quilt block!

09/12/2025

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Smoky Mountain Living Magazine celebrates wilderness adventuring and urban exploration in Southern Appalachia. Each issue brings the Appalachians to life with a focus 0n its people, culture, music, arts, history and special places. Published six times each year, SML is a magazine for those who want more about where they live and those who want to stay in touch with a place they love.