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    Finalists for the 7th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition
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  • Mar 13
    Why are the Southern Appalachians the Epicenter for Salamander Diversity?
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  • Mar 27
    Ramp It Up! Festival
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  • Apr 3
    Trout Derby - Blowing Rock, North Carolina Calendar
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  • Apr 24
    McDowell County - Pioneer Day
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  • May 13
    Asheville Bikefest - Blue Ridge Run
    Fletcher
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  • Aug 27
    Music On The Mountaintop Festival
    Boone
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"It is a beautiful book with gorgeous color pictures. Text boxes detailing a particular subject such as rhododendrons or Daniel Boone are sprinkled throughout. But why did they have to use black text on a dark purple background for these boxes? They are so difficult to read. Except for that shortcoming, this book is meant to be used, not to be left on the bookshelf. I take my copy wherever I think I am going to be on the Parkway. As for the answers to the questions above? Check pages 120, 129 and 108, respectively."

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News From Grandfather Mountain

The news has been peculating through the internet all weekend and this announcement is from the Grandfather Mountain Website…

Grandfather Mountain To Become A Not-For-Profit Company

North Carolina Governor Mike Easley and Grandfather Mountain President Crae [...]

Annual Elk Knob Headwaters Community Day held Sept. 13 » News Archive » Appalachian State University News

BOONE—The Annual Elk Knob Headwaters Community Day will be held Sept. 13 beginning at 11:45 a.m. at Elk Knob State Park.

Billed as the region’s largest potluck, the event includes performances by local musicians, cultural demonstrations and activities, including hikes to the Elk Knob summit.

Admission is a covered dish and attendees are encouraged to bring food [...]