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The Top 61 Happiest Mountain Towns in the Blue Ridge
Our quest to have our readers select the happiest towns in the mountains began with a set of criteria applied
April 2, 2026
Eric J. Wallace
As you may know, severe storms dumped more than a foot of rain over the Georgia-Tennessee border this past Wednesday night—and the record-setting deluge triggered a once-in-a-century flood event.
These action-packed mountain escapes will help you celebrate the season and recharge.
A project to repair the Virginia Creeper Trail is spurring growth in this beloved AT town.
Paddling trips on scenic rivers to great mountain towns make for perfect summer getaways.
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