If the Blue Ridge feels like more than a place to you, you’re in the right spot.
Four thoughtful stories each month about the people, traditions, and everyday life that shaped the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Stories of the Mountains, Delivered to You
Blue Ridge Tales is a monthly email for readers who want to understand why this region feels the way it does, not just where to go or what to do.
Each issue explores the human side of the mountains: foodways passed down at kitchen tables, music carried by hand and ear, work that shaped communities, and quiet customs that rarely make it into guidebooks.
I write Blue Ridge Tales with respect for the people who lived these stories and for readers who still feel connected to them, whether you grew up here, return when you can, or sense there’s more to this place than scenery.
What a typical issue of Blue Ridge Tales includes:
✅ Four featured Blue Ridge Tales articles each month.
✅ Stories that present history, folklore, and the culture of the mountains with real places you can visit.
✅ A growing archive you can browse anytime, proving these stories are worth saving.
Want to see what you’ll be getting? Browse the Blue Ridge Tales Newsletter Archive for past editions. You’ll find themes that range from frontier days to mountain music, always tied together to bring the region’s history and folklore to life.
Stay connected to the voices, history, and folklore of the Blue Ridge. Subscribe today; it’s free.