The Blue Ridge Mountains form the Eastern end of the Appalchians, they are made of ancient granite dating back from 1.2 billion years ago. The landscape is stunning, made up of endless vistas of forested mountains.

Trees put the “blue” in Blue Ridge, from the hydrocarbons released into the atmosphere, thereby contributing to the characteristic haze on the mountains and their distinctive color.

Although the term “Blue Ridge” is sometimes applied exclusively to the eastern edge or front range of the Appalachian Mountains, the geological definition of the Blue Ridge province extends westward to the Ridge and Valley area, encompassing the … Continue Reading