North Carolina Mountain Dreams

8th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition

Gary Boyd — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:31:20 +0000

It’s that time again…Time for the 8th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition.

Registration for this years competition will begin on 12:00:00 AM on Friday, September 17, 2010.Registered users may use the form to log in and view the photographs they uploaded for the previous years competition and use the support ticket system. Good luck to all of this years registrants!
See Rules & Competition Information pages on Virtual Blue Ridge for full terms and conditions.

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Wayfaring Wanderer’s Adventure in Asheville

Gary Boyd — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:24:09 +0000

One of our favorite cities in the North Carolina mountains is Asheville. It makes a great central location for exploring the surrounding mountains. Evidently, we aren’t the only ones that feel this way…

Nestled between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Great Smokies, the city of Asheville is centrally located amidst an array of activities that draws visitors from all over the country. From major historic attractions such as the Biltmore House to more outdoorsy explorations bordering the city, there is something for everyone in this high-traffic town.

Read the rest at Wayfaring Wanderer: 24hr Adventure in Asheville.

Parkway Repaves Portions of Linville Falls Picnic Area (U.S. National Park Service)

Gary Boyd — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:12:17 +0000

Date: July 22, 2010

(Linville, NC) Beginning the week of August 2, 2010, TAB Construction Company, Inc. will conduct contract work to repave the road into the Linville Falls Picnic Area of the Blue Ridge Parkway and two of the picnic area parking loops. The contract work is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and includes road and parking repaving, replacement of existing asphalt sidewalks, drain repairs, and restriping of the road and parking area. Linville Falls Picnic Area is located near Milepost 316 of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Avery County, North Carolina.

Work in the picnic area is expected to continue through mid-September, weather permitting. During the construction operations on the road into the picnic area, the picnic facility will be closed. Work on the associated parking loops will require only portions or loops of the picnic area to be closed.

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Highroad Guide To the North Carolina Mountains

Gary Boyd — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:09:17 +0000

This is my go to book whenever I want to start looking into visiting a new area of the North Carolina mountains.

Whether you are a first-time visitor or an experienced mountain traveler, the Highroad Guide to the North Carolina Mountains is the indispensable reference to the best the mountains have to offer. Pitch your tent in a secluded campground and set off on a day long or week long hike. Discover a cove of wildflowers. Learn to appreciate the heritage of mountain crafts and enjoy the scenery of the highlands on a driving tour or mountain bike adventure. This comprehensive guidebook brings together the natural history and features of the mountains in a format that is easy to use and packed with detailed information.

The Highroad series of guidebooks is a blessing to anyone wanting to explore the mountains. The North Carolina guide is no exception. The author includes detailed, up-to-date information on trails, camping, rivers and other areas of interest for lovers of the outdoors. The book includes not only the well-known places but also out-of-the-way, obscure sites well worth a visit. The maps are a plus. If only I had this guide when I lived in North Carolina!

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