Explorers fell for it, enthusiasts still search for it, and communities rally around it. The rhododendron has been a symbol of the Blue Ridge for centuries, and every summer, it covers our hillsides with color.
Moore is a reporter for the Watauga Democrat. She is a native of Blowing Rock, and a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Explorers fell for it, enthusiasts still search for it, and communities rally around it. The rhododendron has been a symbol of the Blue Ridge for centuries, and every summer, it covers our hillsides with color.
© Our State Magazine 2023, All rights reserved. | Website by Web Publisher PRO