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January’s Wild Edible: Cattails

Cattails are native plants throughout the Blue Ridge.

December’s Wild Edible: Black Haws

As an understory tree in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the common black haw is often overlooked although it’s common in these highlands.

Passionate about Potato Chips

Virginia’s Route 11 has been chipping away since 1992.

August’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: Yellow Transparent

The Yellow Transparent tree bears earlier than most other Blue Ridge Mountain heritage trees with the fruit becoming ripe as early as July depending on elevation.

September’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: The Jonathan

If there were a discussion about heritage apples that were made for these mountains, the list would have to include the Jonathan.

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Clay Morris examining a cattail in a Shenandoah Valley pond.

January’s Wild Edible: Cattails

Cattails are native plants throughout the Blue Ridge.
The common black haw is an important wildlife food in late fall and early winter, as well as a nice snack for us.

December’s Wild Edible: Black Haws

As an understory tree in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the common black haw is often overlooked although it’s common in these highlands.
Freshly hand-seasoned, still-warm chips distribute across a chip scale for weighing and bagging.

Passionate about Potato Chips

Virginia’s Route 11 has been chipping away since 1992.
The Yellow Transparent is an important heritage apple in this region.

August’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: Yellow Transparent

The Yellow Transparent tree bears earlier than most other Blue Ridge Mountain heritage trees with the fruit becoming ripe as early as July depending on elevation.
Jonathans are very attractive apples.

September’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: The Jonathan

If there were a discussion about heritage apples that were made for these mountains, the list would have to include the Jonathan.
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Coyote (Canis latrans) wandering out from the forest into the loop road on a summer late morning.
Country Roads

Critters Crossing! 

States across the Blue Ridge are investing in wildlife crossings to protect animals and improve roadway safety.

September 1, 2026

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