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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
Birdwatching
The Great Horned Owl is one of our largest and most common owls.
This chunky little songbird with a cheerful series of whistles is more raspberry in color than what we commonly picture as purple.
This familiar, friendly and fun bird is not actually blue!
Amongst Carolina Wrens, the males sing the loudest and the females accompany the songs.
It is the only gnatcatcher in the east and only present during breeding season (April to September).
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Photo Recap: Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2023
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion (BRRR) is a musical festival held annually in September that celebrates the heritage of country
September 1, 2023
Behind Blue Ridge Country
“Virginia” in Virginia: Discovering Patsy Cline in Winchester
Walking Winchester in the relentless rain of a soggy spring could not dampen my enthusiasm to see the home of
August 10, 2018
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
April 12, 2018
