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2012

What to Do if You Find a Fawn

The circumstances surrounding the story of Mimi the Deer are unique. Here's some advice from officials on how to handle abandoned wildlife in most circumstances.

Sep 25, 2012
By: Blue Ridge Country Staff

Thank you to everyone who submitted recipes for our contest. With all the great options, it was really hard to choose just three! We enjoyed making them, especially because now we have new dishes to show off to our friends and family.

Sep 25, 2012
By: Blue Ridge Country Staff

Winning Images: 2012 Fall Photo Contest

We asked our readers to submit their images of our beautiful region in autumn. And they certainly delivered! Stunning photographs of foliage, wildlife and mountain scenery made it tough for our staff to choose the winners.

Sep 25, 2012
By: Blue Ridge Country Staff

Remarkable Trees of Virginia

In a new book, author and lecturer Nancy Ross Hugo, Virginia Tech Department of Forestry extension specialist and professor Jeff Kirwan and photographer Robert Llewellyn beautifully document the oldest, tallest, most historic trees in Virginia

Sep 24, 2012
By: Blue Ridge Country Staff

A Chef’s Potluck (and Impromptu Wine Tasting)

After a long day researching vineyards, we were ready to relax over dinner. On the recommendation of the owners of Rag Apple Lassie Vineyard we set "Helga" (our GPS) for Sanders Ridge Vineyard in Boonville, and its new Big Woods Restaurant.