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Happy Valley

Agri-tourism in North Carolina’s Happy Valley

by Leda Hartman North Carolina’s Happy Valley, in the Blue Ridge foothills, is known for its pristine beauty and its traditional music and stories. Development is threatening to eclipse the community’s old way of life. But one local farmer is determined not to let that happen. Tony Jones hopes to protect the Happy Valley’s heritage… Read More →

Filed Under: General, Uncategorized, Western NC Tagged With: Blue Ridge foothills, Happy Valley, Leda Hartman, Tony Jones

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