Share the Journey to Highroads Living
and join me as we Explore together
the beauty of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
I’m Kathleen Painter and for many years
I’ve guided people to enjoy our unique destination
and making this beautiful region a place they call home.
Please join me as I share my love of regional food,
health and continue my travels in the
Highroads of Mountain Life!
Fall Soups: Minestrone
Fall is the perfect time to enjoy warm, hearty soups that provide comfort as the temperatures dip. The season's abundance of root vegetables, squash, and fresh herbs lends itself to soups that are rich in
A Perfect Fall Day on Lake Chatuge
Finding Peace Before Winter’s Chill It’s a bright, sunny day, and the temperature is a pleasant mid-70s, the last warm day of fall. The air has a crispness to it, a reminder that winter is
Welcome to Southern Appalachia
The Southern Appalachian Region, covers parts of North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Virginia & West Virginia. Over 10 million people in this southern region call these mountains home and unmistakably live a higher lifestyle of
