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This Drone Footage Of Life In North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains Will Leave You In Awe

The Blue Ridge Mountains, among the oldest in the world, offer enchanting natural beauty and cultural experiences like the Highland Games and ASU Campus.

Published Jan 30, 2016

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Only In Your State Staff

The Blue Ridge Mountains are a beautiful place  - there's no denying that. Being almost a billion years old, the Blue Ridge are among the oldest in the world. They've been the subject of songs, poetry, novels, movies....everything. It's certainly true that there's something magical and enchanting about the Blue Ridge...almost like a spell that keeps pulling you back time and time again.

If you haven't had the privilege of visiting our beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in quite some time...this video encompasses everything 'Appalachia' - uncharted mountains, the Highland Games, ASU Campus, and of course...the Blue Ridge.

What did you think? Amazing, right? Tell us in the comments!

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