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Best of the Mountains 2023

Our readers have voted; now we can enjoy the bounty of the region.

The State of Our Great Trees

Many of the southern Appalachians’ signature tree species have undergone challenges ranging all the way to near extinction. As leaf season arrives, we check in on progress toward survival and reinvigoration among seven species.

Mountain Cider Crafter

Kirk Billingsley is dedicated to heritage apples.

10 Diners Worth the Drive

Across the mountain region, there are hundreds. Here are a few our readers say are sure to please.

Best New Attractions & Destinations

With so many new things to see and do in the Blue Ridge Mountains, there was no way we could list them all. Here are a handful that impressed our readers.

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The New River through Virginia and West Virginia was voted best paddling river in the region.

Best of the Mountains 2023

Our readers have voted; now we can enjoy the bounty of the region.
The American elm, which fell victim to Dutch elm disease in the 1930s, was once a popular tree for lining town streets.

The State of Our Great Trees

Many of the southern Appalachians’ signature tree species have undergone challenges ranging all the way to near extinction. As leaf season arrives, we check in on progress toward survival and reinvigoration among seven species.
Andrew Clark and Mike Herold feed Hewes crabapples into Big Fish Cider’s press.

Mountain Cider Crafter

Kirk Billingsley is dedicated to heritage apples.
The Pink Cadillac Diner, near Natural Bridge, Virginia, offers all-day breakfast items plus ice cream and pervasively pink decor.

10 Diners Worth the Drive

Across the mountain region, there are hundreds. Here are a few our readers say are sure to please.
Virginia Scenic Railway began service in the summer of 2022.

Best New Attractions & Destinations

With so many new things to see and do in the Blue Ridge Mountains, there was no way we could list them all. Here are a handful that impressed our readers.
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