BLUE rI DGE H IGH LAN Ds BLUE RIDGE HIGHLANDS Home of the Birthplace of Country Music, this region echoes the passion of history's most dominant country music pioneers. At the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, the Blue Ridge Highlands continues to honor Bristol, Virginia's influence on music around the world. Outdoor lovers also flock to the Blue Ridge Highlands to play with Mother Nature. Both the Appalachian Trail and Creeper Trail pass through this region, making it a hub for hiking and biking enthusiasts. ` Virginia Creeper Trail, Damascus| Photgrapher: Sam Dean 164 MORE Virginia.org 165http://www.Virginia.org