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25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
September 14, 2026
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This “pointy” little bird announces itself with a distinctive nasal “honk.”
The Eastern Towhee is a bird of the undergrowth.
The handsome Red-headed Woodpecker is often the “spark” species for igniting interest in birding.
As an understory tree in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the common black haw is often overlooked although it’s common in these highlands.
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.
This “pointy” little bird announces itself with a distinctive nasal “honk.”
The Eastern Towhee is a bird of the undergrowth.
The handsome Red-headed Woodpecker is often the “spark” species for igniting interest in birding.
As an understory tree in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the common black haw is often overlooked although it’s common in these highlands.
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.
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Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
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The Mountain Q&A
Vic Isley: President & CEO of Explore Asheville
“At my core, I’m a proud Carolina girl, foodie, travel and music lover, and farmer’s daughter.”
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