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    Linville Falls

    Your Guide to Linville Gorge Wilderness Adventures

    Whether you want to test your limits or just enjoy a stellar view, the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area is at once breath…

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    The Best Things To Do in Marion, NC

    When planning your next trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains, consider Marion as the perfect basecamp to explore nearby Lin…

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    Your Guide to a Perfect Weekend in Little Switzerland

    Plan a dream vacation to Little Switzerland, a Blue Ridge Mountain town with magnificent waterfalls, hiking trails and …

    A sunset view at Wildacres Retreat

    The Cultural Cool of Wildacres Retreat

    Perched atop Pompey’s Knob in the alpine-inspired town of Little Switzerland sits the inspirational cultural conference…

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    New Experiences Coming to McDowell County in 2023

    2023 brings exciting new projects and celebrations to McDowell County, NC!

    NC Mineral Museum

    Dig Into Blue Ridge Mining History at the Museum of N.C. Minerals

    The Museum of North Carolina Minerals on the Blue Ridge Parkway offers a window into the science and history of mining …

    Brown Mountain Lights

    Brown Mountain Lights - A Blue Ridge Mystery

    Move over, Bigfoot — there’s more than one unexplained phenomenon in the Blue Ridge Mountains and that's the Brown Moun…

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    Reel In Fun Family Memories at Buck Creek Trout Farm

    There’s nothing quite like the thrill of catching your very own fish! Visitors of all ages will love fishing for fresh …

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    Catawba Vale Business HUB: A New Space for Coffee and Community

    The Catawba Vale Business HUB offers a place for local and visiting small business professionals to meet, learn and wor…

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