Because of a production error, a portion of the Escapes column in the Oct. 4 Style section was garbled. The description of the Loudoun Wine Trail should have read, "The autumn harvest is a perfect time to sample the local vintage, gaze across rolling hills and join in the autumnal activities at participating wineries." The full article on fall driving routes is available at www.washingtonpost.com/travel.
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Leaf the Driving to Us
Roads to make you see red: West Virginia's Highland Scenic Highway is just one promising autumn driving route.
(Steve Shaluta - West Virginia Department of Commerce)
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Starting point: From Marlinton (which is about 85 miles west of Staunton, Va.), take U.S. Route 219 north to Route 150 and continue north.
The ride: One of West Virginia's top fall foliage drives, this route has several scenic stops overlooking the Allegheny Highlands and continues close to the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area.
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The state's high-tech Web site has live Web cams, time-lapse photography of scenic spots and fall foliage photo galleries, plus fall foliage reports. Info: 800-847-4872, http:/
Gap to Manheim
Length: 40 miles.
Peak: Late October.
Starting point: Gap is about 15 miles east of Lancaster, Pa., on U.S. 30. Pick up Route 772 (Newport Road) just east of town.
The ride: This drive crosses the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, passing near Intercourse and other touristy but enjoyable towns.
Gettysburg to Bedford
Length: 84 miles.
Peak: Mid- to late October.
Starting point: From Interstate 270 at Frederick, take Route 15 north to Gettysburg, then Route 30 west to Bedford.
The ride: Exploring the rolling fields of Gettysburg National Military Park is a nice autumn visit unto itself. But drive west along Route 30, to Cowans Gap State Park and the village of Old Bedford.
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