Devils Backbone Brewery Fall Magic HEIDI CRANDALL A colorful mountain ridge serves as the perfect backdrop for a gathering of beer lovers. Majestic Nelson County The Appalachian Trail's 45 miles and Wintergreen's bounty of outdoor activities are only the intro to a county full of outside adventure and inside fun, too, in the form of craft breweries and a new distillery. And for a place to sleep? Consider the B&B&B (the last one's for "beer") operated by Roanokers Dan and Terri Tatarka. BY ANDIE GIBSON FROM THE TOP of its scenic Blue Ridge peaks down to the winding waters of the James River, Nelson County has long been beloved by outdoorsy types for its abundant recreational opportunities. The region is picturesque in all four seasons and a popular getTHEROANOKER.COM away destination for couples and families. But in autumn, when blanketed in colorful foliage, Nelson County is truly majestic. Located midway between Charlottesville and Lynchburg, Nelson County is less than a two-hour drive from the Roanoke Valley, SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015 | 19http://www.THEROANOKER.COM