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008 Abingdon Convention And visitor’s bureAu �9

Relax, retire and relocate. Magnificent scenery, rich culture, parks
and preserves. 866-638-4936

Art, history and great outdoor adventure. Superb dining and lodging.
888-489-4144

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002 White County (CLeveLAnd-heLen-sAutee) ��������4

Professional theatre in historic Abingdon, Va. Escape to another
world! 276-628-3991

Create warm mountain memories. Home to Cleveland, Alpine Helen
and Sautee-Nacoochee. 800-392-8279

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003 Cherokee trAveL & tourisM ����������������������������19
Trails of Legends and Adventure in Historic Cherokee, North Carolina.
Fishing, Golf, Festivals, Museum, Authentic Art, Mountainside
Theatre, Oconaluftee Indain Village. 800-438-1601

004 grAndfAther MountAin �������������������������������������4
Experience Grandfather Mountain’s diverse wildlife, breathtaking
view, and swinging bridge. 800-468-7325

005 MAst generAL store ������������������������������������������64
Est. 1883; listed on National Historic Registry - an authentic country
store. 828-963-6511

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Call Toll Free for your FREE copy of the Blue Ridge Parkway & Great
Smokies Guide. 866-443-2779

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Love it outdoors? We do, too! Explore endless trails and quaint downtowns. Call for a FREE Guide 800-849-4766

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010 bedford ���������������������������������������������������������������64
Rich pleasures and historic treasures. Scenic beauty, history, outdoor
recreation. 877-HI-PEAKS

011 big WALker Lookout ������������������������������������������67
Only the birds see more! Spectacular views of the Blue Ridge
Mountains, Country store, Scenic Views, Free music and events
through Oct. 276-663-4016

012 bLue ridge trAveL AssoCiAtion of vA ������������67
Explore our many treasures! 800-446-9670

013 botetourt County ���������������������������������������������67
Start Exploring. Visit the Upper James River Water Trail, the Botetourt
Wine Trail or the Downtowns of Botetourt. For a free guide call
540-473-1167

014 Chestnut Creek sChooL of the Arts�����������������4
A creative escape in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
276-236-3500

015 City of gALAx ������������������������������������������������������67
Best pick in Virginia for Music, Festivals and More! 888-217-8823

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Scenic views, historic sites, wineries and unparalleled shopping and
dining. 888-CULPEPER

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Warm hospitality in our historic Train Depot Lodge and caboose.
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Historic sites, exciting recreational and cultural opportunities,
extraordinary shopping, gracious dining and first class accommodations. 800-732-5821

019 green vALLey book fAir �������������������������������������64
Browse 500,000 new books, 60-90 percent off retail. FREE brochure.
800-385-0099

020 Lexington ������������������������������������������������������������29
From time to time, we all need a change of scenery. America’s
Memory Lane – scenic Route 39 Byway – gives you an eyeful.
877-453-9822

021 MAdison County tourisM & visitor Center��65
Hiking, history, art, wineries, great lodging, restaurants & shopping.
540-948-4455

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Call Toll Free for your FREE copy of the Blue Ridge Parkway & Great
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022 PuLAski County ��������������������������������������������������67
Orchestrated by nature. Outdoor adventures, quaint downtowns, arts
and culture. 540-674-4161

023 rAdford ���������������������������������������������������������������67
Highlanders Festival October 12th. Celtic games, Clans, Music,
Children’s Activites, Food & Crafts. 866-605-6442

024 sCott County ������������������������������������������������������67
Explore Scott County for sweeping vistas of rolling hills and river valleys for the perfect Fall Foliage Tour. 276-386-6521

025 sMyth County �����������������������������������������������������67
Fall events in Smyth County. Atkins, Chilhowie, Marion, Saltville,
Whitetop. 877-255-9928

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Antiques, camping, crafts, caverns, canoeing, gifts, hiking & fine restaurants. 800-338-2576

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Virginia is for Lovers. Call 800-VISIT-VA to order your FREE official
Virginia is for Lovers vacation guide and plan a getaway you’ll love.

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Visit the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwestern Virginia and enjoy
outdoor recreation, museums, live theatre, themed parks and zoos,
wineries and much more! FREE GUIDES. 800-446-9670

029 WytheviLLe ����������������������������������������������������������67
Beauty of the Blue Ridge with small town charm. 877-347-8307

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Big time fun in a small town way: outdoor recreation, dining, shopping, history, art, culture, and people. 304-574-1500

031 neW river Cvb �����������������������������������������������������23
Rest, relax, rejuvenate and reconnect. An outdoor paradise.
800-927-0263

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Leaf Peepers Festival September 27-29. Call for a Free Vacation Guide
800-782-2775

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Exhibiting internationally acclaimed art. Admission is FREE.
800-343-8643

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Allenstand craft shop, exhibitions, information desk and bookstore.
828-298-7928

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Kitchen, porches, 2 separate suites with private baths for up to 4
guests. Two blocks to dining, shopping, theatre, music, hike/bike
trails. Reservations: 276-698-0063

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Award winning community, award golf course...best of all worlds, The
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Located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, minutes from the
James River entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway, we offer the best in
retirement surrounded by nature’s beauty. 800-962-3520


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Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013

Cover
Contents
Letters
Digital Help Guide
From the Editor
From the Farm
Our Readers Know
The Hike
Mountain Report
Creature Feature
Events & Festivals
Great Buys
Country Roads
Worth a Click
Leaves, Laughs and Luxury: 25 Great Excursions for Fall
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE: Ballooning in the Blue Ridge
Fall Photoessay: The Greatest Hits Collection
Trout’s Eye View: Photo
Horse-Powered Logging: A Once and Future Past
Tracking Down the Family Past in the Great Smoky Mountains
Bridge of Beauty
The Last Mountain Man?
Flavors
Cabin in the Woods: Living Like a Wrangler at Clear Creek Ranch
Mountain Garden
Guest Column
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Intro
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Cover
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Cover2
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Contents
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 4
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 5
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Letters
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Digital Help Guide
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - From the Editor
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 9
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - From the Farm
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 11
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Our Readers Know
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 13
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - The Hike
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 15
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Mountain Report
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Creature Feature
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Events & Festivals
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 19
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Great Buys
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Country Roads
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Worth a Click
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 23
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 24
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Leaves, Laughs and Luxury: 25 Great Excursions for Fall
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 26
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 27
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 28
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 29
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 30
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 31
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 32
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 33
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE: Ballooning in the Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - DE2
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - DE3
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - DE4
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - DE5
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - DE6
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - DE7
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Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - DE10
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - DE11
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - DE12
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - DE13
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - DE14
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Fall Photoessay: The Greatest Hits Collection
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 35
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 36
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 37
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Trout’s Eye View: Photo
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 39
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Horse-Powered Logging: A Once and Future Past
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 41
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 42
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 43
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 44
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 45
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Tracking Down the Family Past in the Great Smoky Mountains
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 47
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 48
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 49
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Bridge of Beauty
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 51
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - The Last Mountain Man?
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 53
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 54
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 55
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 56
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Flavors
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 58
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Cabin in the Woods: Living Like a Wrangler at Clear Creek Ranch
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 60
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 61
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Mountain Garden
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 63
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 64
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - 65
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Guest Column
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Cover3
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2013 - Cover4
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