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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
Blue Ridge Country Unlocked – Digital Extras
As a travel journalist, I know the prerequisite of this job: the willingness to tackle new things. And on this day, this enthusiast found herself in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia, on a four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle, heading north.
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By Tom Dotson, author of "The Hatfields & McCoys after Kevin Costner: Rescuing History."
On our journey to find solitude, every now and then, we trip over places that have succeeded in capturing and preserving the past. The Old Sautee Store in the North Georgia mountains has been around as long as I have. And it hasn't changed a smidgen.
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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
