PHOTO ESSAY PHOTO ESSAY THIS PAGE CLOCKWISE: A white-tail deer picks fruit out of a crabapple tree at Bays Mountain Park, in Kingsport, Tennessee. PHOTO BY JAY HURON Mertensia Virginica, better known as Virginia bluebells, are native flowers found in moist woodlands and river flood plains in the Appalachian region. Virginia bluebells are considered threatened due to habitat loss. This batch was photographed at Laurel Run Park in Church Hill, Tennessee, which is known for its variety of wildflowers throughout the year. PHOTO BY JOSHUA MOORE Dogwoods blooming in the South is a sure sign that spring is here. This image was taken in the Upstate of South Carolina. From the photographer: " This was a welcome sight to my eyes after the cold months of winter. I call this one 'Trinity.' " PHOTO BY BLAINE OWENS 42 BLUERIDGECOUNTRY.COMhttp://www.BLUERIDGECOUNTRY.COM