Blue Ridge, GA is a mountain retreat with scenic hikes, lake fun, orchard treats, train rides and cool summer temps in North Georgia.

The Mitchell’s satyr butterfly is the only butterfly in Virginia that’s federally listed as endangered, and scientists are working to preserve the few meadows where these elusive butterflies still ...

Maybe you think I have written enough about Josephus Daniels, the founder and longtime editor of the Raleigh News & Observer.

CHARLOTTESVILLE Acentury ago, the ecology of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and much of the rest of the Appalachian Mountains, was devastated as thousands of trees faced their demise.

The Blue Ridge Parkway’s scenic overlooks and outdoor recreation fuel much of the region’s travel and tourism. The parkway’s 16.7 million visitors spent $1.3 billion in communities near the park, ...