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(Tank Town USA, page 1) — Drive 17
tons of roaring military steel over a car
in a hood-crumpling, glass-shattering
crush. Run over 5 acres of bumps, dips
and humps in a military truck. Dig a hole
like a pro with a 40,000-pound construction
excavator. Or shoot 100 rounds from
Let ’s
Go!
an M-1919 machine gun. No matter
the adventure, the thrills never
stop at this heavy equipment
playground.
Learn Some History
(The Art Center, next page) —
Explore the role our rural communities
have played in shaping the American
cultural landscape through the Crossroads:
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Change in Rural America exhibit.
In cooperation with the Smithsonian
Institution, this special event uses photos,
objects, film, audio and interactive
technology to share the story. Visit the
website for all the events and opportunities
going on from April 25-June 6.
Go Two-Wheelin’
(Pedego Blue Ridge, page 11 / Blue
Ridge Fun Bike, page 14) — Experience
Blue Ridge by bike with a rental
from Pedego Blue Ridge, which offers
electric-assisted bikes — perfect for
tackling in-town hills or offroad trails.
Tours are available to area waterfalls
Tank Town USA
and attractions. Or, head over to
the Fannin County Park or Lake
Blue Ridge Day-Use Area and pick out a
comfy cruiser from the automated bike
rack. Just rent via the “Movatic” mobile
app and enjoy a pedal around the park.
Pick Some Berries
(Mercier Orchards, back cover) —
Fruit is ripe for the pickin’ at Mercier
Orchards — strawberries in May, blueberries
in June and blackberries in July.
You can pick your own or pick some up
for purchase in the farm store. Be sure to
check ahead for days and times (ask
about apple blossom tractor rides and
hard cider tasting tours, too).
r Saddle Up
(Appalachian Trail Rides,
page 10 / Blanche Manor Horseback
Riding, page 25 / Blue Ridge
Mountain Trail Rides, page 12) —
Saddle up for a spring trail ride through
forests of blooming dogwoods and rhododendrons.
Experienced local guides
will pair you up with the perfect mount,
whether your tastes run to “Old Daisy” or
“El Diablo.” Be sure to ask about family
wagon rides, proposal rides, picnic rides
and authentic “dude-for-a-day” adventures.
Appalachian Trail Rides
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