If you’re looking to make your way to the highest point on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, Apple
Iconic Mountains: Apple Orchard Mountain in Virginia's Blue Ridge
Friday, March 19, 2021 2:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
We are thinking of our neighbors in SWVA and are grateful for the first responders and organizations that are providing assistance. Virginia's Blue Ridge region (Cities of Roanoke & Salem and Counties of Botetourt, Franklin, & Roanoke) was fortunate to sustain minimal damage from the storm and our local businesses are open and ready to welcome visitors. Learn More
Friday, March 19, 2021 2:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
If you’re looking to make your way to the highest point on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, Apple
Friday, January 17, 2020 7:00 AM by Casey L. Higgins
When you love the mountains, you inevitably love Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Roanoke is nestled among the
Monday, November 18, 2019 3:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
Mill Mountain is a well-known landmark and well-used named in Roanoke, Virginia. It’s the home of
Friday, October 25, 2019 2:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
It’s not often you hear about Smith Mountain without hearing “Lake” attached to the end. And for
Monday, August 19, 2019 3:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
When you’re traveling through Virginia’s Blue Ridge seeking some of the highest mountains in the
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 2:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
North Mountain rises west of downtown Roanoke reaching 3,062 feet in elevation, but it is more
Thursday, June 13, 2019 3:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
The iconic mountains of Virginia’s Blue Ridge are incredible destinations for trailsetters. Choose
Friday, May 10, 2019 3:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
If you haven’t caught on, we sure do love our mountains in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. So far we’ve
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 4:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
Franklin County’s highest peak is Cahas Mountain at 3,571 feet. Whichever way you pronounce it
Friday, January 25, 2019 2:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
When we look around at our mountains in Virginia’s Blue Ridge, we are in awe and realize how
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