Mead? Wasn't that what the Vikings sloshed around in big mugs? Meads are "honey wines," made with honey - of course, or spices, herbs, grains or fruits. Along with the also-fruit-inspired cider houses, they're enjoying a resurgence in the region.
Check out the Blue Ridge meaderies and cider houses in the states below.
The Fool in the Woods, aka Blue Ridge Country editor in chief Kurt Rheinheimer, is back with more great woodland information and secrets, this time reporting on how Virginia's Devil's Marbleyard was formed.
See Kurt's Hikes Blog.