newyorkquitcallin asked: thank you for posting that beautiful photo of Rob Amberg in Mars Hill. i went to Mars Hill College, and despite the major lack of anything to do in MH, Madison County is a seriously under-appreciated gem in our fair state. it's a really beautiful place any time of the year and the farmer's market is fantastic.

and as a shameless plug, the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre performs on the campus in the summertime in Owen Theatre. i work there every summer and it's some mighty fine theatre, IMHO.

I really like Mars Hill College. I almost transferred there, and I regret not going. And agreed—Madison County is beautiful! I think Hot Springs is one of the most beautiful places.