Category: Mountain Town

Damascus, Virginia: Trail Town USA, Friendliest Town on the Appalachian Trail & Home of the Virginia Creeper Trail

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Adventure, Appalachian Trail, Hiking, Mountain Town

Damascus is a small town with a big claim to fame: Seven nationally known trails, including the Appalachian Trail and the Virginia Creeper Trail intersect within the town’s borders.  The Damascus lifestyle is adventurous and creative, yet laid-back and well-paced. It’s a place where you can be super-active, or where you can reconnect with nature, … Read More “Damascus, Virginia: Trail Town USA, Friendliest Town on the Appalachian Trail & Home of the Virginia Creeper Trail” »

Mast General Store: Still Serving Communities The Down-Home Way

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Conservation, Family, Mountain General Store, Mountain Town

  In this episode, I head to Banner Elk, NC to visit with Tracy Tilley & Sheri Moretz for a behind the scenes look at the iconic Mast General Store. We take a trip back in time and learn how the Mast’s down-home way of doing business is still alive today. Drawing on it’s own … Read More “Mast General Store: Still Serving Communities The Down-Home Way” »

Old Fort Trails Project Partnership Aims To Help Build A Healthy & Economically Vibrant Community.

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Hiking, Mountain Biking, Mountain Town

In this episode I sit down with the G5 Trail Collective, US Forest Service, People on the Move for Old Fort, and the Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation to discuss plans to expand the trail system in the Grandfather District to include 40+ miles of new multi-use trails. We talk about how expanding the trail … Read More “Old Fort Trails Project Partnership Aims To Help Build A Healthy & Economically Vibrant Community.” »

Fonta Flora State Trail: Connecting Mountains, Waterways & Main Streets From Morganton to Asheville

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Hiking, Mountain Biking, Mountain Town

The 100-Mile Fonta Flora State Trail will connect Morganton to Asheville with hiking and biking trails along the Catawba River, creeks, around Lake James, through the mountains and into our charming downtowns like Morganton, Marion, Old Fort, Black Mountain, and Asheville’s River Arts District. It will provide an unparalleled experience for people of all ages … Read More “Fonta Flora State Trail: Connecting Mountains, Waterways & Main Streets From Morganton to Asheville” »

First Peak of the Blue Ridge: Gateway to Mountain Charm, Adventure, Wineries & Waterfalls

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Adventure, Mountain Town, Mountains

The First Peak of the Blue Ridge is more than a just day-trip or overnight destination. Here you can explore for days and check out historic downtowns, incredible arts and culture, delicious local restaurants, amazing outdoor adventures, relaxing scenic drives, an ultimate destination for all who love horses, delicious wines and even locally made craft … Read More “First Peak of the Blue Ridge: Gateway to Mountain Charm, Adventure, Wineries & Waterfalls” »