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  • Mar 5
    Finalists for the 7th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition
    Boone
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  • Mar 13
    Why are the Southern Appalachians the Epicenter for Salamander Diversity?
    Asheville
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  • Mar 27
    Ramp It Up! Festival
    Cherokee
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  • Apr 3
    Trout Derby - Blowing Rock, North Carolina Calendar
    Blowing Rock
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  • Apr 24
    McDowell County - Pioneer Day
    Old Fort
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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."

I couldn't agree more...


WNC Rambler: The Ramble Begins!

I discovered a wonderful new blog this week. WNC Rambler is by Lizzie Bramlett. She has this to say about herself, “I’m a former teacher and long-time collector and lover of vintage clothing.” She has another blog dealing with her love of vintage clothing at The Vintage Traveler. I forget what I was searching for [...]

Music On The Mountaintop Festival

Music on the Mountaintop is scheduled for August 27th and 28th in Boone, NC, tucked away in the heart of the high country at The Old Fairgrounds. Music on the Mountaintop is Boone’s first festival offering a full day of unmatched music, featuring several national acts, creating an eclectic blend of Americana, bluegrass, and acoustic [...]

Why are the Southern Appalachians the Epicenter for Salamander Diversity?

Pardon the short notice, but if you are around Asheville this weekend, this looks like it could be an interesting presentation…And the folk Art Center is worth the visit anytime…

Presented by the Friends of the WNC Nature Center at the Folk Art Center Auditorium, Milepost 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Tunnel Road [...]

Asheville Bikefest - Blue Ridge Run

I just received this on FaceBook. If motorcycles are a part of your “Mountain Dreams”, this could be a great spring weekend in the mountains…

Manufacturers Demo Rides and Dealer Displays. See and road test the latest models, talk to factory reps.

Sponsored guided tours. At least 30 self guided tours. Daily group ride & museum tour. [...]