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July’s Wild Edible: Cinnabar Chanterelles

If I hadn’t been scanning the ground for mushrooms, I likely would never have spotted one of the smallest – and tastiest - of the Blue Ridge Mountain’s edible fungi… the cinnabar chanterelle.

Fish the Blue Ridge Highlands of Virginia!

Welcome to the Blue Ridge Highlands of Virginia, home to some of the best and most diverse freshwater fishing in the state.

May’s Wild Edible: Dryad’s Saddle

Though most foragers concentrate on yellow and black morels, Dryad’s saddles are well worth pursuing, too.

June’s Mountain Wildflower: Wild Geranium

Take a close look at the petals of a wild geranium flower and you will see dark blue lines leading from the outer edge to the center of the blossom.

May’s Mountain Wildflower: Bear Corn

Bear Corn’s odd look has people often mistaking it for a mushroom or some other type of fungus.

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Cinnabar chanterelles growing in a Roanoke County, Virginia hardwood stand.

July’s Wild Edible: Cinnabar Chanterelles

If I hadn’t been scanning the ground for mushrooms, I likely would never have spotted one of the smallest – and tastiest - of the Blue Ridge Mountain’s edible fungi… the cinnabar chanterelle.
Matt Reilly fly fishing

Fish the Blue Ridge Highlands of Virginia!

Welcome to the Blue Ridge Highlands of Virginia, home to some of the best and most diverse freshwater fishing in the state.
Dryad’s Saddle found growing in Monroe County, West Virginia

May’s Wild Edible: Dryad’s Saddle

Though most foragers concentrate on yellow and black morels, Dryad’s saddles are well worth pursuing, too.
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June’s Mountain Wildflower: Wild Geranium

Take a close look at the petals of a wild geranium flower and you will see dark blue lines leading from the outer edge to the center of the blossom.
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May’s Mountain Wildflower: Bear Corn

Bear Corn’s odd look has people often mistaking it for a mushroom or some other type of fungus.
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Knoxville Asian Festival, August 29-30,  Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Asian Culture Center of TN
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