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Appalachian State University football game offers a great excuse to indulge in one of the most traditional family rituals-choosing and cutting your own Christmas tree. From Thanksgiving to Christmas…
Continue ReadingAppalachian State University football game offers a great excuse to indulge in one of the most traditional family rituals-choosing and cutting your own Christmas tree. From Thanksgiving to Christmas…
Continue ReadingThe North Carolina High Country boasts some of the nation's most significant natural areas for hiking and mountain biking. Local residents-and visitors-are volunteering their own time to bring brand…
Continue ReadingFind the trailhead: Roan Mountain and the Appalachian Trail at Carvers Gap on the North Carolina/Tennessee state line is about an hour from Boone. From there, drive through Banner Elk or Newland…
Continue ReadingBoone Area winter hiking can be a short walk through last fall's leaves-or a deep-snow trek on the Appalachian Trail. Serious snow fanatics often find significant snow on the highest peaks. If you…
Continue ReadingUncrowded skiing and boarding are as easy as taking a few midweek vacation days! More than one skier or snowboarder has called in sick during the week to savor uncrowded slopes at reduced lift ticket…
Continue ReadingVolunteers are building a trail to the summit of Elk Knob State Park-and you can help finish it during summer 2011. Call the park to volunteer at 828-297-7261. Be among the High Country locals and…
Continue ReadingOverview The Hickory Ridge Living History Museum is located in Daniel Boone Park on Horn in the West Drive in Boone. Staffed with interpreters in period clothing, the 18th century homestead gives…
Continue ReadingStory of the Show: "Horn in the West," the nation's oldest Revolutionary War drama, brings to life the famous frontiersman Daniel Boone and the hardy mountain settlers in their struggle to preserve…
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