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    10 Essential Coffee Shops in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains

    Fuel up before your day of exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains at one of the many coffee shops around the region. Here a…

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    Day Trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains

    A day spent exploring the mountain towns of the Blue Ridge is the perfect recipe for relaxation, refueling, discovery, …

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    8 Miles of New Trails and Parking Open in Old Fort, NC

    New trails for hikers, bikers, and equestrians are open in Old Fort, North Carolina.

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    Brice Shirbach Explores The Hidden MTB Gem of Old Fort, NC in 'Underexposed'

    Join Brice as he explores the relationship between the Old Fort community and its biking trails.

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    Local Hangout Spots in McDowell County

    Who doesn't appreciate a personal recommendation for dinner, a local brewery, or family-friendly activities? Here are i…

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    A Blue Ridge Traveler’s Guide to a Three-Day Mountain Escape

    Whether this is your first trip to our neck of the woods or you’re returning to some of your favorite spots, this three…

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    Lower Heartbreak Ridge Trail

    Old Fort is quickly becoming known as one of the best mountain biking destinations in the country. In fact, Outside Mag…

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    Celebrate Travel & Tourism with these Old Fort Foodie Favorites!

    May 19th-25th, 2024 marks National Travel and Tourism Week across the United States. It's a great way to recognize…

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    A Journey Through Time & Nature: Exploring the Reimagined Catawba Falls

    This month's G5 Trail Collective "Trail Tracker" collaboration continues the story of the Catawba Falls.…

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    Accessible Outdoors: Old Fort's Mission to Improve Outdoor Access for All

    As part of our 2024 outdoor initiatives, we want to encourage all visitors to explore our beautiful outdoor spaces and …

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    Thank You For Fishing Old Fort, an NC Heritage Trout Town!

    Recently, the NC Wildlife Commission released a Trout Fishing Economic and Socioeconomic Data Report on the impact of M…

    NEW SMITHSONIAN TRAVELING EXHIBIT OPENS AT MOUNTAIN GATEWAY MUSEUM

    New Smithsonian traveling exhibit opens at Mountain Gateway Museum

    Traveling Exhibit The Waldensians of Valdese © Mountain Gateway…

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    New Museum Exhibit Honors Old Fort's 150th Anniversary

    The second phase of the Mountain Gateway Museum’s photography exhibit, “A Peek Into the Past: Old Fort at 150.” will op…

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    New Trail: Bernard Mountain Trail in Old Fort Officially Opens

    The Bernard Mountain Trail is the latest trail to be completed in an effort to create new outdoor experiences throughou…

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    Where to Hike in Curtis Creek Near Old Fort, NC

    The Curtis Creek area of the Blue Ridge Mountains offers some of the most beautiful hikes in the region, traversing rid…

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    Mountain Gateway Museum Opens New Exhibit On Old Fort Anniversary

    Throughout 2023, Old Fort NC's 150th anniversary will be featured in a new, free exhibit at the Mountain Gateway Museum.

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