On the way to New Hampshire I stopped at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant and Tavern at Snickers Gap, Virginia. In my book, Three Hundred Zeroes, the dogs there, Brigan and Buca played a significant role in helping me with my lunch. They were two adorable old dogs, sisters, that won my heart.

I didn’t get to see them on this visit, although I did hear them. The owner, Tracee Wink was away and I don’t think the manager there at the time felt he could turn them loose without the owner being there. Too bad, they probably would have gotten most of my lunch again.

The Horseshoe Curve Restaurant is situated on an extreme downhill horseshoe curve and is a journey back in time. As I describe in the book, it was the closest thing I have ever seen in this country to a British Pub. The food is wholesome, homemade and for a hungry hiker, it is perfect. The atmosphere is friendly and will be certain to take away your worries. The walls are a virtual beer museum.

If you’re out that way, or hiking the Appalachian Trail, it is a must! On the north side of the A.T. trail crossing, before it goes back into the woods after crossing VA 7, just mosey down the road there and you won’t regret it.

Tell them I said hello.

Dennis “K1” Blanchard