Beech Mountain Resort: A Premier Multi-Season Resort & The Highest Ski Resort In The East

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Adventure, Family, Skiing & Snowboarding

The mountains of North Carolina offer some unexpected treats for skiers and snowboarders. Snowmaking capabilities are outstanding and allow for a constant supply of fresh snow and great conditions. They emphasize family skiing, with a good mix of beginner runs to get first timers interested in the sport, and more advanced trails and surprisingly good … Read More “Beech Mountain Resort: A Premier Multi-Season Resort & The Highest Ski Resort In The East” »

Virginia’s Blue Ridge: A Premier Destination For Outdoor Recreation, Unique Attractions, Diverse Culture & Culinary Experiences

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Adventure, Tourism

Virginia’s Blue Ridge is made up of the City of Roanoke at its heart and surrounding communities within an hour radius, including the City of Salem, Botetourt County, Franklin County, and Roanoke County. The region offers a refined, authentic, Metro Mountain adventure nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s a premier destination for outdoor recreation … Read More “Virginia’s Blue Ridge: A Premier Destination For Outdoor Recreation, Unique Attractions, Diverse Culture & Culinary Experiences” »

Gorges State Park with Kevin Bischof, Park Superintendent

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Adventure, State Park, Waterfalls

Gorges State Park, located about halfway between Cashiers and Brevard, is set in the midst of plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls and a high concentration of rare species. The Park receives over 80 inches of rain each year which is enough rain to qualify the area as a temperate rain forest. Most … Read More “Gorges State Park with Kevin Bischof, Park Superintendent” »

Kitsbow: On A Mission To Make Riding Better, And To Make The Apparel Industry Better (Made In The USA)

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Mountain Biking, Outdoor Apparel, Outdoor Gear

DECLINE OF U.S. BASED APPAREL MANUFACTURING In 1975, 80% of the clothes Americans purchased were made in the USA, but in the 1980’s, the decline in American made apparel began. By the 1990’s almost no apparel was manufactured in the USA.  Western North Carolina fell victim to this overseas manufacturing trend. In the ’70s, there … Read More “Kitsbow: On A Mission To Make Riding Better, And To Make The Apparel Industry Better (Made In The USA)” »

Chas Glatzer (Canon EOL) Muses About Teaching Wildlife Photography, Blue Ridge Mountains, And His Love for WNC

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Outdoor Gear, Photography

The Blue Ridge Mountains are synonymous with beauty, adventure, ruggedness, exploration, & discovery. They are filled with iconic trails and highways, and home to a rich biodiversity. They contain the most incredible waterfalls & wildlife, trails, and rivers, hunting and fishing…and our quaint, throw-back mountain towns are growing increasingly popular as people look to escape … Read More “Chas Glatzer (Canon EOL) Muses About Teaching Wildlife Photography, Blue Ridge Mountains, And His Love for WNC” »