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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Red-headed Woodpecker

The handsome Red-headed Woodpecker is often the “spark” species for igniting interest in birding.

December’s Wild Edible: Black Haws

As an understory tree in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the common black haw is often overlooked although it’s common in these highlands.

Magical Family Holidays in Blue Ridge, Georgia

Inviting cabins, festive fun galore and so much more make the charming mountain town of Blue Ridge, Georgia, the perfect gathering place for your family this holiday season.

August’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: Yellow Transparent

The Yellow Transparent tree bears earlier than most other Blue Ridge Mountain heritage trees with the fruit becoming ripe as early as July depending on elevation.

September’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: The Jonathan

If there were a discussion about heritage apples that were made for these mountains, the list would have to include the Jonathan.

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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Red-headed Woodpecker

The handsome Red-headed Woodpecker is often the “spark” species for igniting interest in birding.
The common black haw is an important wildlife food in late fall and early winter, as well as a nice snack for us.

December’s Wild Edible: Black Haws

As an understory tree in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the common black haw is often overlooked although it’s common in these highlands.
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Magical Family Holidays in Blue Ridge, Georgia

Inviting cabins, festive fun galore and so much more make the charming mountain town of Blue Ridge, Georgia, the perfect gathering place for your family this holiday season.
The Yellow Transparent is an important heritage apple in this region.

August’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: Yellow Transparent

The Yellow Transparent tree bears earlier than most other Blue Ridge Mountain heritage trees with the fruit becoming ripe as early as July depending on elevation.
Jonathans are very attractive apples.

September’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: The Jonathan

If there were a discussion about heritage apples that were made for these mountains, the list would have to include the Jonathan.
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At Coopers Rock State Forest, new Stargazer cabins invite guests to look up through skylights and telescopes.
Country Roads

Even Closer to Almost Heaven

New Stargazer cabins at Coopers Rock State Forest offer a skyward escape in the mountains of West Virginia.

June 29, 2026
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Country Roads

A Mountain Tradition Turns 90 

Visitors flock to Galax, Virginia, each summer for the Old Fiddlers’ Convention, a days-long celebration of Appalachian music.

June 29, 2026
Synchronous Fireflies
Creature Feature

The Light Fantastic

Fireflies are struggling with the effects of artificial light.

June 29, 2026

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