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Why Live Music Hits Different in the Mountains
There’s something magical about hearing a guitar riff under a starry sky instead of neon city lights. At the Meadowlark Motel in Maggie Valley, NC, live music is more than just a show – it’s [...]
New Year, Old Traditions: Appalachian Wisdom to Carry Into 2026
As another year draws to a close in the Great Smoky Mountains, the people of Maggie Valley gear up not just for celebration but for a renewal of mountain traditions. The arrival of 2026 is [...]
Why the Mountains Make the Best Place to Reflect Before the New Year
For the last few days of December, I’ve made Maggie Valley my home away from home—a quiet mountaintop retreat to rest, reset, and reflect before 2026 arrives. I came here seeking a peaceful pause from [...]
