Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profiles

CURRENT Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profiles

Old Fashion Winesaps, freshly picked.

December’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: The Old Fashion Winesap

One of the truly great heritage Blue Ridge apples is the Old Fashion Winesap, often called simply Winesap.
Dolgo crabapples

September’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: The Dolgo Crabapple

This crab’s flesh is white and flaunts a pleasing mixture of both sweet and tart.
Rome apples growing in Ingram's backyard.

October’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: The Rome

The Rome, also known as Rome Beauty or even Roman Beauty, will never be known for eating out of hand.

Departments

Coyote (Canis latrans) wandering out from the forest into the loop road on a summer late morning.
Country Roads

Critters Crossing! 

States across the Blue Ridge are investing in wildlife crossings to protect animals and improve roadway safety.

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