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Blue Ridge National Heritage AreaView from Wayah Bald, Courtesy of Beth Coleman
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Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
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The mild, four-season climate of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area attracts visitors year-round.

Mount Mitchell (photo courtesy of N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation)  

Did You Know?
North Carolina is home to the highest mountain east of the Mississippi River - Mount Mitchell, which rises to an elevation of 6,684 feet. It is located within the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.

Last Updated: October 20, 2006 at 16:02 EST