Photo courtesy of Sugar Mountain Resort Major improvements at N.C. ski slopes set to greet skiers and snowboarders for the 2019-2020 ski season Boone area ski resorts have had a busy summer implementing the addition of new equipment in snowmaking, chairlifts, lighting, and more. At the end of October…
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Your family's on-slope skills are improving by leaps and bounds - or by slaloms, jumps, and jibs - on perfect bluebird days with prime snowy conditions. With three area ski resorts within a short drive of downtown Boone, you'll always find an exciting variety of terrains and cozy lodges where your…
Continue ReadingLabor Day Weekend is finally here! You've labored all the days - and nights - and deserve a long weekend. Plan a visit to the Boone Area and let the cool temperatures and fun things to do chase away the doldrums. In addition to outdoor adventures and key attractions, some multi-day events offer big…
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Welcome to our Back-To-School weekend edition! For weeks, you've been shopping for supplies and getting ready for the return to school. By now, you or your student may have even spent a week back in school, meeting new teachers and a whole lot of new friends. Celebrate with some cooler temps and…
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In addition to the Saturday, March 16th, St. Patrick's Day Parade , which proceeds along King Street from Poplar Grove Connector to Hardin Street, followed by refreshments at the Jones House Cultural Center, there are lots of ways to connect with your inner Irish self in Boone. Irish foods appear as…
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It's been a slow-moving fall this year, and fall color is still showing up in the High Country. Ghosts and goblins are showing up, too, as it's time for Halloween festivities! Here are the spooky, fun, and entertaining events for this weekend. Bring the family to the downtown children's…
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Photo by Skip Sickler | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Finding the perfect views to catch peak foliage in the Boone Area is easy. These scenic drives below will help you choose the best places to see nature's display. Blue Ridge Parkway -- Along "America's Favorite Drive" in N.C.'s…
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The first day of fall in the Boone area is also the home opener of ASU Mountaineer Football! Fans start the celebration early with Friday evening's Touchdown Boone at The Jones House in downtown, and fall fanatics everywhere thrill at the launch of the annual Ghost Train weekends at Tweetsie…
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Let's face it: vacations can thin out your wallet. The trick to stretching your dollars and maximizing your family's fun is to intersperse some exciting yet budget-friendly excursions between those outings to major attractions. Here are 10 ideas for doing just that around Boone. • Hike a Blue Ridge…
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Wayne Henderson | Photo credit: Monty Combs -- Boone and the High Country are kicking off the Independence Day festivities this weekend and throughout the week of July 1st through the 7th. Find your "peak" of enjoyment with a climb up Sugar Mountain, a decades-old party and some of the best barbecue…
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