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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
History
Our mountain terrain served as a World War II training ground
for U.S. Army troops preparing for combat in Italy.
A Tailor’s Lodging provides a comfy place to stay while Luke’s Café offers a tasty meal during a short getaway to the home of the Barter Theatre.
My husband Bruce and I recently spent time in Marlinton, a Pocahontas County, West Virginia small town that features an abundance of charms.
Producing Artistic Director Katy Brown says of Abingdon, Virginia’s Barter Theater, “People won’t truly have seen America until they come here.”
The West Virginia-based firebrand took on the powerful with investigative reporting that set the path for muckrakers to come.
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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
