The Blue Ridge Journal
Seasonal guides, new openings, local voices, and thoughtful ways to experience the county.
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Late Summer, Taken Slowly
Written by Mara Bell, Blue Ridge County Visitor & Cultural Office August in Blue Ridge County is best experienced without a crowded itinerary. Begin beside the river, leave time for an unplanned stop, and let the longer road determine where the day takes you. Early morning brings the quietest hours along the Little Laurel River. […]
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Written by Mara Bell, Blue Ridge County Visitor & Cultural Office August in Blue Ridge County
August 4, 2026
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Follow shaded river paths, discover quiet local stops, and enjoy Blue Ridge County at its most
August 3, 2026
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Inside the studios independent businesses transforming historic textile buildings without erasing their past.
July 22, 2026
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Meet the growers behind the county’s orchards and discover what is being harvested, baked, and served
July 8, 2026
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Walk beyond the county’s best-known waterfall to find shaded paths, river overlooks, and quieter woodland routes.
June 18, 2026
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From summer music evenings to harvest tables, these annual gatherings reveal how Blue Ridge celebrates together.
June 4, 2026
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More than a historic landmark, the square remains a place for everyday errands, conversations, markets, and
May 29, 2026
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Ceramic artist Elena Marquez shares why she returned to Blue Ridge County and opened her studio
May 12, 2026
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A slower driving route through working farms, historic churches, orchards, and some of the county’s most
April 21, 2026
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