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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
South Carolina
Scenic Lakes, Collard Greens and Regional Wines in Pickens and Greenville, SC.
Buzzard Roost in Oconee County is a 501-acre preserve with views from its 1,769-foot-high namesake mountain.
"When the lake's full, you can go into North Carolina."
The small town’s claims to fame include baseball’s Shoeless Joe Jackson and the poinsettia. A weekend here includes walks over waterfalls, 1920s nostalgia and a trip to the zoo.
Things to do on a weekend getaway in Seneca, SC.
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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
