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February’s Wild Edible: Wild Asparagus

Sometime this month or in early March in these mountains, the wild asparagus will begin to emerge from the soil in such nondescript places as ditches, roadsides and uncultivated fields.

February’s Wild Edible: Maple Syrup

In the Blue Ridge Mountain region, certainly two of the counties that are most known for producing maple syrup are Highland County, Virginia and Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

Multicultural Sites in 7 States

Start your travel planning for ‘24 with this exploration of traditions, tastes and more from all over the world—and all in the Southern mountains.

January’s Wild Edible: Hairy Bittercress

A close relative of watercress, bittercress is one of the first wild edibles to make their yearly appearance in the Blue Ridge.

Short Order Splendor

The menu at this Erwin, Tennessee, eatery has changed little since 1960.

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Bruce Ingram with asparagus. Asparagus appear in late winter in this region, but the best time to find patches of asparagus is when the green fronds appear much later in the spring.

February’s Wild Edible: Wild Asparagus

Sometime this month or in early March in these mountains, the wild asparagus will begin to emerge from the soil in such nondescript places as ditches, roadsides and uncultivated fields.
Bob Sheets gathering sugar maple syrup

February’s Wild Edible: Maple Syrup

In the Blue Ridge Mountain region, certainly two of the counties that are most known for producing maple syrup are Highland County, Virginia and Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
Helvetia, West Virginia’s Fasnacht celebration is held the Saturday before Fat Tuesday each February.

Multicultural Sites in 7 States

Start your travel planning for ‘24 with this exploration of traditions, tastes and more from all over the world—and all in the Southern mountains.
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January’s Wild Edible: Hairy Bittercress

A close relative of watercress, bittercress is one of the first wild edibles to make their yearly appearance in the Blue Ridge.
The Dari Ace occupies a prominent spot on Jackson-Love Highway in Erwin, Tennessee.

Short Order Splendor

The menu at this Erwin, Tennessee, eatery has changed little since 1960.
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Much of the Oklawaha Greenway is lined with trees.
The Good Walk

Walking Oklawaha Greenway

Located just minutes from downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina, this 3.25-mile scenic pathway winds through forests and wetlands.

May 1, 2026

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