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High Country Local First Launches Local First! Rewards Card
High Country Local First, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting independently owned, local businesses, is pleased to announce the release of its Local First! Rewards Card. The rewards card entitles the bearer to members-only discounts and special offers at locally owned retailers, restaurants, and service providers....
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New River State Park Presents: Hike to identify Edible & Poisonous plants!
Saturday, May 26th 10:30 am Wagoner Road Access Join a park ranger at the New River State Park’s Wagoner Access for a mid-morning hike. This hike will be approximately one mile long and will begin at 10:30 am. The purpose of this hike is to identify...
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Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s Kids In Parks program to Open Third TRACK Trail
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s Kids In Parks program to Open Third TRACK Trail in Partnership with North Carolina State Parks. Over the past few years, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s Kids in Parks program has been installing a network of kid friendly hiking trails, called TRACK...
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Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble At Grandfather Mountain Starts Early This Year!
The showy rose-lavender blooms that decorate Grandfather’s slopes and indicate the beginning of another breathtaking summer on the mountain have arrived early this year. The mild winter that brought an early advent for other floral mountain displays will likely move this year’s spectacular showcase of rhododendron...
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Experience Naturalist Weekend At Grandfather Mountain!
The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation is hosting its annual Naturalist Weekend May 11-13. This weekend provides guests with an in-depth look at the diversity found in the mountain’s ecological communities through guided hikes and workshops. The weekend starts off Friday with the all-day Grandfather Spring Bird...
