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Waterfall Wednesday: Flat Lick Falls

Flat Lick Falls is a hidden gem along the edge of the Blue Ridge region.
Garlic mustard goes well in salads

June’s Wild Edible: Garlic Mustard

In the Blue Ridge states, depending on elevation and how far south or north you are, garlic mustard appears sometime in April and disappears sometime in June.
A black morel found growing in Craig County, Virginia

April’s Wild Edible: Black Morels

They go great as toppings on meat entrees, and they are sublime in any kind of egg dish.
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Waterfall Wednesday: Margarette Falls – Greenville’s Appalachian Rivendell

Margarette Falls is a beautiful 60-foot waterfall nestled into the Cherokee National Forest in Greene County, Tennessee.
In our region, redbud trees often begin blooming in late March to early April.

March’s Wild Edible: Redbud Buds

Redbuds are fairly easy to identify, even before they bloom.

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Smith Mountain Lake Virginia is a hidden gem within the Blue Ridge Mountains. This beautiful area features boating, sailing, hiking, shopping, fishing, and much more.
From The Editor

Sarah Smiles: The Lake Effect

Growing up, many of my weekends were spent at my late step-grandmother’s house on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.

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