You Said It: 3 Covers That Almost Were

The cover of our May/June 2014 issue was selected with a little help from our 16,200+ Facebook fans. Take a look at the other three options, then weigh in at facebook.com/BlueRidgeCountry!

Alternate Cover #2: Zebra

“It’s very different from your usual, but I like it for that reason.” –Lisa Stansell

“Although FOODIE ALERT on the zebra maybe not.” –Norma Wilson

Alternate Cover #3: Waterfalls

“I love this one…depicting a lazy afternoon walk, AND a waterfall!” –Anita Boxall

“Wait, but I like this one also.” –Danielle Richards

Alternate Cover #4: Back in Time

“This is how I think of Blue Ridge…mountains and sky!” –Carolyn Smoak

“This one would be on my coffee table. Oh, wait, I don’t have a coffee table. But, IF I did…” –Glenn Babbitt

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