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Six High Country Hiking Gems
This is a reproduction of an article I wrote for NC Culture. It went out on their site and newsletter on June 14, 2013. Be sure to check out their wonderful website HERE for constantly updated...
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Attractions- VALLE CRUCIS COMMUNITY PARK, Valle Crucis
Tucked away in the historic hamlet of Valle Crucis, down a gravel trail beside the Candy Barrel and Mast Store Annex, is the beautiful, serene Community Park. It’s a perfect place to have a picnic or...
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Good To Know: FISHING GUIDELINES
The first Saturday of April every year is as good as a holiday to sportsmen throughout the mountains of Western North Carolina: The official start of trout fishing season! Fishable waters will be...
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Attractions: DOC’S ROCKS GEM MINE, Blowing Rock
North Carolina has been affectionately called “the treasure chest of the States”, and rightfully so, considering the Old North State is home to over 300 varieties of gemstones and minerals, the most of...
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Tips for Photographing Autumn Colors
Happy October, everyone! The leaves are already starting to color the hills here in the High Country with gorgeous autumn shades. To help us all get on the right track with our photography of the fall...
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Christmas In the High Country: DEWEY’S BAKERY HOLIDAY STORE, Boone
If you drive down Highway 321 in Boone this time of year, you just might see an unusual sight: A teenager in full Watauga High marching band regalia, waving a sign for “Dewey’s Bakery”. If that’s not...
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Christmas In the High Country: CHRISTMAS PARADES
Christmas in any town just isn’t complete without a parade! All of the charming towns in the High Country offer their own unique parades celebrating the joy of the season. The Town of West Jefferson,...
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Christmas In the High Country: CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS
North Carolina is known for many crops, but the most important crop grown in the High Country is our beautiful Fraser Fir Christmas Trees! Our Christmas Trees are famous for their pleasing color and...
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Attractions: HICKORY RIDGE LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM, Boone
At the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum, you will learn about the ways of life 230 years ago including the difficulties early settlers faced while adapting to this region. Docents show visitors ways...
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Eat Local: J&J’s HAWAIIAN ICE, Boone
Want to beat the muggy summer heat in a delicious way? Look no further than J&J’s Hawaiian Ice truck parked near Walmart in Boone! The ices are as beautiful to look at as they are to eat! Continue...
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