Movies in the Mountains: Hunger Games
Check out this great article by Cara Ellen Modisett on how the movie was filmed in our own local areas of North Carolina to give beautiful forest backdrops as described in the book "The Hunger Games."
View ArticleRecipe Contest: Savory Party Dishes!
We're excited to announce our next contest for Blue Ridge Country Magazine's November/December issue! Since we'll be getting our holiday ideas together for the issue, we want to see your yummy party...
View ArticleLawless: Bondurant Boys as Appalachian Gangsters
Lawless is the South's answer to the typical gangster film--just trade the Yankee accents for Southern growls.
View ArticleHappy 75th Anniversary to the Appalachian Trail!
We want to wish the Appalachian Trail a happy 75th birthday! As a proud supporter of this amazing trail, we are so happy to find other hikers and nature lovers who continue to spread the word about...
View ArticleThe History Channel Club Makes Note of Biltmore Estate
The Biltmore Estate is a well-known staple in our North Carolina region, bringing in tourists from all over to have a look at George Vanderbilt's architectural masterpiece. The History Channel Club...
View ArticleNC Stakes Claim as America's First Gold Rush
Did you know that before the U.S. government began making gold dollars, North Carolina already had their own gold coin? Christopher Bechtler, a German-American goldsmith, produced the Bechtler Dollars...
View ArticleOld Footage of Sliding Rock in Pisgah Forest, NC
Not far from Asheville, NC lies Pisgah National Forest. With scenic views, hiking trails, and cascading waterfalls, it's a beautiful spot for both locals and tourists. One of the big selling points is...
View ArticleBeyond Mayberry: Andy Griffith and Mount Airy North Carolina
Laurel Hill Publishing LLC is pleased to announce the publication of 35th book from the regional history press. Beyond Mayberry: A Memoir of Andy Griffith and Mount Airy North Carolina by Thomas D. Perry.
View ArticleA Favorite Time of Year for the Blue Ridge
Fall is here and that means tons of color all along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
View ArticleGrandfather Mountain to Host "Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight"...
Grandfather Mountain offers an opportunity to experience the wonder of the mountain at nighttime this October. “Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight” is a special program on October 6 from 6:30...
View ArticleBlue Ridge Parkway Most Visited National Park
A summary from Nooga.com about how Blue Ridge Parkway is the most visited national park in the country, especially during fall travel.
View ArticlePrayerful Nuns Produce Heavenly Cheese
Every day, at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, the 13 resident nuns gather for prayer. They also support themselves by making the Dutch-style Gouda.
View ArticleOur Holiday Recipe Contest - Behind the Scenes
A behind-the-scenes look at our holiday recipe contest, plus how we made the dishes in our own kitchens!
View ArticleHoliday Recipes - Second + Third Place Winners
The second and third place recipes of our Blue Ridge Country holiday contest.
View ArticleNew Hatfield McCoy Geo Trail Launched
History buffs and adventure seekers now have a new opportunity to explore the story behind the Hatfield and McCoy feud with the recent launch of The Hatfield McCoy Geo Trail.
View ArticleLocal Appalachian Hiker Raises Sandy Donations
Christine Baker and her dog Jesse set off on a 6-month, 2,180-mile hike of the Appalachian Trail back in May. They are at the 800-mile mark and encouraging donations to Hurricane Sandy victims.
View ArticleRecipe Board: Chai Brownie Cupcakes
Our newest recipe is for unique chai brownie cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
View ArticleChocolate, Berries & Cream Dessert
Learn how to make an amazing dessert from our sister magazine's cover of the Roanoker Menu!
View ArticleThe Lazy Baker: Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
You'll be hiding these cinnamon sugar pretzel bites from company so they don't eat them all!
View ArticleThe Lazy Baker: Jalapeno Popper Chicken
Two of the lazy baker's favorite things (bacon and jalapenos) make this chicken dish a winner.
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