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Explore Boone Honors Community Partners at 2026 Watauga Tourism Summit

By Explore Boone on Apr. 07, 2026

For the fourth consecutive year, Explore Boone hosted its annual partner meeting, the Watauga Tourism Summit, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. This year’s event was held at the Mill at Rock Creek, a…

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Explore Boone Announces New Visitors Center in Downtown Boone

By Explore Boone on Oct. 31, 2024

Explore Boone is set to unveil a new facility rooted in the region’s rich history. BOONE, N.C. – The Watauga County and Boone Tourism Development Authorities (Explore Boone) announce the opening of…

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Explore Boone Presents 2023 Tourism Partner Awards

By Explore Boone on Nov. 15, 2023

BOONE, NC – The second annual Discover Watauga Tourism Summit took place on Thursday, November 9th, 2023 for stakeholders and tourism partners of the Watauga County and Boone Tourism Development…

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Boone Voted Top Adventure Town 2023

By Explore Boone on Nov. 05, 2023

And The Winners Are... Who Triumphed in Blue Ridge Outdoors’ 2023 Top Adventure Towns Contest? CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Over 24,000 votes poured in to Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine’s thirteenth annual Top…

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Grandfather Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Mile High Swinging Bridge

By Explore Boone on Aug. 31, 2022

LINVILLE, N.C. – On Friday, Sept. 2, the Mile High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, will reach a major…

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Wayfinding Signage Installation Begins Around Boone

By Explore Boone on Jun. 02, 2022

New Project Funded by Watauga TDA to Ease Visitor Navigation BOONE, N.C. June 2, 2022 — New wayfinding signage is being installed across Watauga County beginning this June to help visitors more easily…

Explore Boone’s "Got Awe" Ad Campaign Wins 2022 Internet Advertising Competition Award

By Explore Boone on May. 05, 2022

BOONE, N.C. May 5, 2022 — Explore Boone and their marketing agency, Miles Partnership, won an "Outstanding Integrated Ad Campaign" award in the 2022 Internet Advertising Competition from the Web…

New at Grandfather Mountain in 2022

By Explore Boone on Apr. 26, 2022

The Wilson Center for Nature Discovery, Synchronous Firefly Events, Programs for Junior Naturalists and other New Reasons to Visit LINVILLE, N.C. – 2022 is an exciting year at Grandfather Mountain…

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Town of Boone's Municipal Power Goes 100% Carbon Neutral

By Explore Boone on Feb. 09, 2022

Boone announces 100% renewable energy for municipal operations BOONE, N.C. - The Town of Boone’s Town Council voted during the January 12th, 2022 Town Council Meeting to accept the proposal for all…

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Explore Boone Announces New Brand Ambassador for Football Season

By Explore Boone on Sep. 22, 2021

BOONE, N.C. - The Boone & Watauga County Tourism Development Authorities (Explore Boone) are excited to announce that Appalachian State Running Back, Camerun Peoples, will serve as a brand ambassador…