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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
Log Home
Log homes generally require more maintenance than people initially take time to consider.
People of all ages are deciding to settle in the Blue Ridge. Here are three couples’ stories, and our annual selection of mountain communities...
Tucked among gorgeous scenery near Gerrardstown, WV a beautiful custom-crafted log home sits on a quiet cul de sac. The surrounding 10.8 wooded acres feature hiking trails, a year-round creek and multitude of wildlife that make this property a must-s
The roots are deep and strong. Country music's first stars -- Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family -- both recorded in Bristol as early as 1927. So how come Bristol isn't Nashville?
In a dappled clearing among the trees at the mountain's crest is a memorial to the youngest person ever to climb Bluff Mountain alone. He was four-year-old Ottie Cline Powell.
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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
