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The Tail of the Dragon (U.S. 129) near
Tapoco, N.C., features 318 curves in
11 miles, and is one of the nation's
toughest motorcycle routes.
Stay and Eat: Built in 1930, the Historic
Tapoco Lodge, Robbinsville (828-498-2325/ tapocolodge.com) sits on 120 acres in the Nantahala
National Forest. Guests may savor Jasper's
Restaurant's five-course menu.
Virginia

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TradiTionally yours

The serpentine Tail of the
Dragon (N.C.) is a
sportsman's challenge
and a leaf-looker's
delight.

The Crooked Road is Virginia's heritage music trail,
one that passes through thoroughly bluegrass towns
like Floyd and Galax, where regional musicians flex
their fine talents at the Rex Theater on Friday nights.
Eat: The Galax Smokehouse, Galax
(276-236-1000/ thegalaxsmokehouse.com), with its
award-winning banana pudding.
Stay: The Doctor's Inn, Galax (276-238-9998/
thedoctorsinnvirginia.com).

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Wining alloWed

Speaking of tours, the Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail
(shenandoahvalleywinetrail.com) encompasses some
two dozen vineyards and tasting rooms on either
side of Interstate 81.
Eat: Savor local wines and classic sandwiches at
Cristina's Café, Strasburg (540-465-2311/ cristinascafe.net), a "green" restaurant owned by two
sisters.
Stay: The Hotel Strasburg, Strasburg
(540-465-9191/ hotelstrasburg.com).

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geT perspecTive

First Fridays, held the first Friday of every month,
are a great way to take in many of the art galleries
that Charlottesville has to offer.
Eat: C&O Restaurant, Charlottesville
(434-971-7044/ candorestaurant.com).
Stay: Experience pre-revolution plantation life at
Prospect Hill, Charlottesville (540-967-0844/
prospecthill.com), built in 1732 and now a luxurious inn.

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camp ouT

Get away from it all at the cabins and campsites at
Douthat State Park near Covington and the West
Virginia state line. There's a 50-acre lake for swim-


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Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014

BRC Unlocked
From the Editor
From the Farm
Creature Feature
Great Buys
Country Roads
Festivals & Events
50 Great Things to Do in the Mountains this Fall
Photoessay: The Crispness of the Air and of the Leaves
Roanoke, Va.: A Resident Enjoys her Town as a Visitor
Blue Ridge Parkway Views: The Detail
Cyrus McCormick: The Agricultural Industrial Revolution Began Here
Locavore Dining: It’s All in the Details Right Out Back
Mountain Garden
Cabin in the Woods: Hidden Mountain Resort
Guest Column
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - Intro
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - Cover1
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - Cover2
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 3
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 4
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - BRC Unlocked
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - From the Editor
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 7
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - From the Farm
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 9
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - Creature Feature
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - Great Buys
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - Country Roads
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 13
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 14
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 15
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - Festivals & Events
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Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 18
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 19
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 20
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 21
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 22
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 23
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 50 Great Things to Do in the Mountains this Fall
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 25
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 26
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Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - Photoessay: The Crispness of the Air and of the Leaves
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Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 37
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - Roanoke, Va.: A Resident Enjoys her Town as a Visitor
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Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 41
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 42
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 43
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 44
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - Blue Ridge Parkway Views: The Detail
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 46
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 47
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 48
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 49
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - Cyrus McCormick: The Agricultural Industrial Revolution Began Here
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 51
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 52
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 53
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - Locavore Dining: It’s All in the Details Right Out Back
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 55
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 56
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 57
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 58
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 59
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - Mountain Garden
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 61
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 62
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 63
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - Cabin in the Woods: Hidden Mountain Resort
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - 65
Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - Guest Column
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Blue Ridge Country - September/October 2014 - Cover4
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