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  1. 48 Hours of Adventure: How to Have a Multi-Sport Weekend in the North Carolina High Country

    by Malee Baker Oot

    North Carolina's High County harbors some of the state’s most cherished natural wonders. Filled with scenic vistas and charming small towns, this mountainous section of the state offers an idyllic weekend escape.

  2. Visiting Damascus, Virginia? Bring your Mountain Bike!

    by Jeff Bartlett

    Long overshadowed by the Appalachian Trail and Virginia Creeper, the Iron Mountain Trail is begging to be ridden.

  3. Mast General Store

    by Blane Bachelor

    The Mast General Store in Boone, NC has an incredible selection of outdoor gear, equipment and apparel.

  4. Appalachian Voices

    by Melina Coogan

    Appalachian Voices was founded in 1997 with a goal of protecting the land, air, and water of Central and Southern Appalachia.

  5. Espresso News

    by Melina Coogan

    Tucked in a back alley of Boone, Espresso News seems to have struck the balance between small town friendliness and hipster counterculture.

  6. Lost Province Brewing Company

    by Melina Coogan

    Established in fall 2014, Lost Province Brewing Company is the High Country’s newest craft brewery and gastropub, and it's here to stay.

  7. Appalachian Mountain Brewery

    by Melina Coogan

    Appalachian Mountain Brewery, in Boone, is where the locals go to unwind over an award-winning microbrew, with the added benefit of knowing that a portion of their dollars are being piped directly back into the local community.

  8. Elk Knob State Park

    by Melina Coogan

    Elk Knob is not only North Carolina's newest state park, but it's been a longtime favorite hiking destination for Boone locals for years.

  9. Proper

    by Melina Coogan

    Proper is a charming eatery in downtown Boone that serves up the classic, soulful recipes of the American Southeast.

  10. Appalachian Summer Music Festival

    by Melina Coogan

    The Appalachian Summer Music Festival in Boone, North Carolina is a vibrant and eclectic celebration of music and art from the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond.

  11. The Boone Fork Trail

    by Melina Coogan

    The Boone Fork Trail is one of the crown jewels of the High Country, leading through rhododendron tunnels alongside crystal clear streams.

  12. Hob Nob Farm Cafe

    by Melina Coogan

    Hob Nob Farm Café celebrates the bounty of the Appalachians by creating delicious and colorful dishes with fresh, local ingredients.

  13. The Watauga County Farmers Market

    by Melina Coogan

    The Watauga County Farmers Market is a mosaic of colors, textures, and tastes that perfectly captures the essence of Appalachia in bloom.

  14. Stick Boy Bread Company

    by Melina Coogan

    Every town needs a bakery like Stick Boy Bread Company—an old world European-style bakery with fresh breads, delectable sweets, and great coffee.

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