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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
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Paul Hinlicky, who along with his wife Ellen operates Saint Gall Farm in Catawba, Virginia, is an enthusiastic booster of wild honey’s benefits.
Advocates for the rare yellow-spotted woodland species fight to list it as endangered.
You won’t find enough for a pie, but you’ll enjoy them as a quick pick-me-up.
One of the truly great heritage Blue Ridge apples is the Old Fashion Winesap, often called simply Winesap.
Favoring dry fields, open woods, waste areas and roadsides, the individual blossoms are long-lasting, staying healthy and blooming for nearly a month when conditions are right.
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