Blue Ridge Mountains

The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the larger Appalachian Mountains range.

Upon the Blue Ridge Mountains,

there I take my stand.

A rifle on my shoulder,

six shooter in my hand.

I've been all around this world.

The Blue Ridge Mountains are home to a diverse range of trees, including deciduous species such as oak, maple, hickory, and tulip poplar. Coniferous trees like eastern hemlock, white pine, and red spruce also thrive in these elevations. The region's rich biodiversity supports various tree communities, influenced by factors like elevation, climate, and soil type. This unique mix creates vibrant fall colors and a rich habitat for wildlife.

3000 avg. 5000 ft at modt

The Blue Ridge Mountains run from Georgia to Virginia and West Virginia. Some people consider the northern parts to extend into Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Collisions Of Continental Plates

yes it is.

poultry and apples

I live about 20 miles from Skyline Drive in Port Republic, Va. and one week ago I spotted a Bald Eaglein an Alfalfa feed beside my house. I know it was an eagle because there had been buzzards feeding on 2 dead foxes in the feild. When I looked out there was a large bird with a white head, bright yellow beak and white tail feathers feeding on the carcasses.

The Blue Ridge Mountains begin in the southern part of Pennsylvania and extend into Virginia, where they are part of the Appalachian Mountain range. They continue southward through North Carolina and into northeastern Georgia, ending near the northern edge of the state. This mountain range is known for its stunning vistas, diverse ecosystems, and rich cultural history.

Coal mining, textiles, tourism,

At first, the Blue Ridge Mountains delayed westward expansion. Treaties with Native Americans forbid White Settlers from crossing the mountains. But explorers, including a survey trip by George Washington, began to open the way for settlers to migrate.

temperate climate plants

The Blue Mountains of New South Wales gained their name Blue Mountains as a result of the blue haze that covers them when seen from a distance (especially in hot weather).

The extensive Eucalyptus bushland of the Blue Mountains give off eucalyptus oil from their leaves. Some of this merges with the atmosphere to form a distinctive blue haze. This blue haze is far less evident nowadays, due to the extensive building developments that have seen deforestation of the mountains.

If you will start from the North Druid Hills in Atlanta and move

towards the BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN INN in Stanardsville,Virginia

that will be approximately 537 miles using the I-85 N Route

while that is about 548 miles using the I-81 N Route.

There are all kinds of plants and animals here in the Blue Ridge mountains. A lot of the animals include:

Virginia White-Tail Deer

Black Bears

Opossums

Raccoons

Gray and Red Squirrels

Gray and Red Foxes

Coyotes

Mountain Lions

Rattle snakes

Copperheads

Black (Garter) Snakes

Grass Snakes

Weasels

Moles

Rabbits

Chipmunks

Groundhogs

River Otters

Skunks

Bats

Beavers

Bobcats

Gray Wolves

Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies

Monarch Butterflies

All kinds of Birds, including:

Robins, Jays, Woodpeckers, Vireos, Warblers, Wrens, Herons, Finches,

Hummingbirds, Sparrow, Owls, Hawks, Falcons, Vultures, Ducks and Geese; and that's just to name a few.

Rolling hills,west of the fall line 🙏

in avery county north carolina

One word I have heard used is Sha-Kon-O-Hay meaning "Land of blue smoke""

"The blue ridge mountains are named for the color that the mountain range turns in the early morning. There is a country song that mentions these mountains as well called ""Country Roads"""

facts about trail ridge

In 1716 Alexander Spotswood, lieutenant governor of Virginia from 1710-1722, led an expedition westward through the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Spotswood took with him a group of about 50 gentlemen and several servants, Indians, and rangers. They crossed over the Blue Ridge by way of Swift Run Gap into the Shenandoah Valley and claimed the land for King George I.

To commemorate the event, Governor Spotswood gave each of his companions a small golden horseshoe, inscribed ''Sic juvat transcendere montes'' (Thus, let him swear to cross the mountains).

And they are remembered as ''Knights of the Golden Horseshoe.''

The golden horseshoe tradition continues today to spur the study of West Virginia State history, geography, industry, and natural resources. West Virginia students achieving the highest scores in their county on a test prepared by the West Virginia Department of Education are each presented with a golden horseshoe.

Yes, the Blue Ridge Mountains formed by destructive force when the tectonic plates pulled apart during the break-up of the Super Continent. As well, geologists believe the Appalachian Mountains--which include the Blue Ridge Mountain Range--once included active volcanoes. The plate forces folded the land, making the mountains, while volcanic forces created igneous rocks etc. This was many millions of years ago. The Appalachian mountains, Allegheny Mountains, and Blue Ridge Mountains are much older than the Rocky Mountains.