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Roan Mountain State Park builds campsites, aims to reduce traffic stress on ecosystem
ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new trail is under construction at Roan Mountain State Park, adding camping options. Park staff hopes these sites will offer a new location for hikers enjoying the Appalachian Trail to enjoy, and reduce stress on the local ecosystem. The state park has enlisted the help from the AmeriCorps NCCC […]
Grandfather Mountain to host ‘Grandfather Presents: Dale Hall’ Aug.15
LINVILLE — Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is hosting the third presentation of the Grandfather Presents 2024 speaker series on Aug. 15. Dale Hall, retired Ducks Unlimited CEO, former director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and author, continues these Thursday night presentations. The new Wilson Center for Nature Discovery will play host to the event. Guests will get to experience a “night at the museum” atmosphere, the speaker presentation and book-signing/“meet-and-greet” opportunities. ...
Unveiling of the Hellbender Mural in Downtown Boone by Artist Josh Johnston
Boone, NC – (August 12, 2024) – The vibrant community of Boone is thrilled to announce the. unveiling of the highly anticipated Hellbender Mural by renowned artist Josh Johnston. This. stunning piece of public art, the last in the Center For Biological Diversity’s “Endangered. Species Mural...
Don your Dirndl and Lace up Your Lederhosen for Sugar Mountain Resort’s 34th Annual Oktoberfest, October 12 & 13
Lace up your lederhosen and don your dirndl for Sugar Mountain Resort’s 34th annual Oktoberfest celebration, Saturday & Sunday, October 12 & 13. Take in Sugar’s cool and comfortable mountain temperatures, its beautiful fall foliage, and a weekend full of festival activities from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Be sure to bring the kids because Sugar’s Oktoberfest is yodels-n-yodels of fun for the whole family. Admission, parking, and shuttle service are free of charge.
Roan Mountain State Park Activities for Aug. 15 & 16
The following activities are scheduled Aug. 15 and 16 at Roan Mountain State Park: NOTE: Daily through Labor Day at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. there will be tours of the Miller Homestead. Hand-built, and finished in 1908, the Miller Farmstead stands as a testament to the hardiness and ingenuity of the people […] The post Roan Mountain State Park Activities for Aug. 15 & 16 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Ashlee Yepez’s Journey at Watauga Humane Society Lead Her to Position as Director of Operations
Ashlee Yepez started her journey at Watauga Humane Society 11 years ago as a valued member of the kennel team. After several months, she quickly realized she had a lot more to offer and set out to soak in all the knowledge she could. She absolutely loves to learn, so any downtime she had was spent around the front desk soaking it all in and helping on busy days. From there, it snowballed, and she quickly found herself cross-trained in almost every department.
How to insert yourself in the music scene: Boone offers hotspot of indie bands
In Boone, you can pick up a guitar and be invited to a band jam session; go to a coffee shop and meet someone who can connect you to a venue; or post a video on social media and find yourself at TApp Room onstage the next week. This is...
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