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November 1, 2026
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Blue Ridge Country Wins Bronze at International Regional Magazine Association for Essay Contest submission by Wally Avett.
Every day, at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, the 13 resident nuns gather for prayer. They also support themselves by making the Dutch-style Gouda.
A summary from Nooga.com about how Blue Ridge Parkway is the most visited national park in the country, especially during fall travel.
Grandfather Mountain offers an opportunity to experience the wonder of the mountain at nighttime this October. “Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight” is a special program on October 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fall is here and that means tons of color all along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Blue Ridge Country Wins Bronze at International Regional Magazine Association for Essay Contest submission by Wally Avett.
Every day, at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, the 13 resident nuns gather for prayer. They also support themselves by making the Dutch-style Gouda.
A summary from Nooga.com about how Blue Ridge Parkway is the most visited national park in the country, especially during fall travel.
Grandfather Mountain offers an opportunity to experience the wonder of the mountain at nighttime this October. “Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight” is a special program on October 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fall is here and that means tons of color all along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Skywatch: November/December 2026
Have You Seen the “Great Big Dipper?”
November 1, 2026
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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
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,
September 1, 2026
