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The Top 61 Happiest Mountain Towns in the Blue Ridge
Our quest to have our readers select the happiest towns in the mountains began with a set of criteria applied
April 2, 2026
bird watching
Of the three dozen or more warblers that visit the eastern U.S., this bright yellow species is one of only two warblers that nest in tree cavities.
The stunning turquoises, blues and purples of this bird are a “trick of the light.”
While widespread, these retiring birds are often heard before they are seen.
Birding from a moving vehicle is not exactly the ideal circumstance to identify an avian species…unless you’re on the lookout for the American Kestrel.
These large, plump sparrows with a small bill scratch backward on the ground and are regular visitors to backyard feeders.
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Walking Winchester in the relentless rain of a soggy spring could not dampen my enthusiasm to see the home of
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Behind Blue Ridge Country
Even More Sweet Virginia Breezes
Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home – back to where it
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