In honor of its 20th anniversary, this year’s Mountainfilm on Tour at WaterColor® Will Relocate to the Watersound Origins Community for a drive-in viewing on November 6 at 6:30 p.m. Mountainfilm is a documentary film festival that showcases nonfiction stories about environmental, cultural, climbing, political and social justice issues that matter. This year’s 20th-anniversary lineup mixes adrenaline-fueled adventure films with stunning and world-changing documentaries.

Founded in SoCal, the Picnic Collective is not your average basket-and-blanket setup. This luxury picnic rental company values aesthetic design and comfort above all! Each picnic tells a story. This magical tradition gives everyone a seat at the table (or blanket) and brings people together to enjoy the ever-inspiring outdoors. The Picnic Collective’s creative styling can turn any day into a special occasion. Cheers!

With a full plate, Tieghan Gerard, creator of Half Baked Harvest, hails from a family of nine. Mealtime in her household usually brought surefire chaos, and Gerard hopped into the mix at a young age, helping cook dinner so that everyone ate before bedtime. Through her many culinary endeavors, Gerard's newfound passion formed into her idea for a cooking blog, and Half Baked Harvest was born.

We know that there’s a lot on your mind when you're planning a wedding, so let your best ladies take care of you and listen to what you want when it comes to the bachelorette! As long as your heart is in it, no bachelorette party is too basic or too extreme. Whether you celebrate with a hometown staycation or an all-out destination bash, this occasion should be a fun way to let loose and relax before you say, "I do."

Black Bear Bread Company, LLC. announces the successful reopening of its natural wine bar Bar Room last month. Located in the Shops of Grayton, Bar Room has expanded with new evening hours along with additional seating via a newly-constructed deck, offering an inviting covered, open-air ambiance.

Keep up with our podcast VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul to hear stories come to life in coffee-casual dialogue. From war heroes to 30A community influencers to travel videographers, VIE Speaks interviewees share a wide range of expertise, and the intimate nature of the podcast gives an ear to the behind-the-scenes details of their personal journeys.

From our family members to close friends and even closer spouses, relationships with others can be complicated, and there is a lot of behind-the-scenes action that takes place to cultivate a connection. One step toward better understanding the beautiful mystery of the human personality is knowing each other’s love languages.

As the coronavirus pandemic abruptly overwhelmed society, leaders have risen to bring hope and redemption to our presently broken and disheartened world. Some of those leaders include the world’s biggest entertainers. With most tours canceled for the rest of the year, drive-in concerts have become a creative way to keep the music going for fans around the country.

The VIE team has especially missed traveling, and since hopping across the pond is out of the question at the moment, we wanted to bring the world to you! Skyline Webcams fulfills our inner globetrotting needs when we can’t hit the airport and head to far-off places. Check out a few of our favorite webcams at famous places around the world!

July 24 is National Tequila Day in the US, and we’re taking a shot at creating our own margarita bar to celebrate with the help of Código 1530! VIE got the scoop from Código’s brand mixologist, Collin DeLaval, on some of his favorite cocktail recipes and how best to set up our margarita bar to celebrate National Tequila Day (or any day) from home.

The show is masterfully written, with a hip-hop twist on the story of the birth of our nation, the men who laid its foundation, and the women who stood by them. But before you rush to start watching, if you haven’t already, check out some fun facts and some deeper dives on the show’s hits and misses in our list of 10 things to know before you see it!

As summer has arrived, we have found ourselves getting ready for seasonal festivities, and one of our favorites is going to the beach! Pack your essentials and making sure you adequately prepare for all the fun in the sun, sand, and surf. Our team has spent summers along the Gulf Coast for years and we've got your back. Here are some of our favorite beach beauty secrets to help you become your best glowing goddess!