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watauga county

Bass Lake at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
Travel Guides

Brunch, Blooms, & Birds in Blowing Rock

Watch spring awaken in this Watauga County town during a weekend of delicious eats, scenic strolls, exhilarating hikes, and special seasonal events.

by Tamiya Anderson
fresh roasted coffee beans go into making lattes at Bald Guy Brew
With Love, From Here

A Cup of Kindness

At his roastery in Boone, the founder of Bald Guy Brew brings together neighbors from across Watauga County and does a good turn for coffee growers around the world.

by Josh Shaffer
Book Club With Wiley Cash

Our State Book Club Presents: Leigh Ann Henion

Through her engaging storytelling, a Watauga County writer has shined a spotlight on many of the world’s natural wonders. In her latest book, she illuminates nature’s unsung hero: the dark.

by Wiley Cash
Wilson Center for Nature Discovery
Travel

Wilson Center for Nature Discovery

Located about halfway up Grandfather Mountain, this recently renovated center offers interactive exhibits to connect visitors with the area’s natural heritage.

by Emmie Brooks
Glamping accommodations on the platform at Blue Bear Mountain Camp
Ramblin' Man Columns

Backcountry Luxury

For a pair of happy campers — perfectly content to rough it in the wilderness — a “glampground” in Watauga County offers all the creature comforts, plus a change of heart.

by T. Edward Nickens
Travel

Celebrate a Blue Ridge Summer in Boone

Go on an adventure, see stunning mountain views, listen to live music, and dine outdoors this summer.

by Susanna Klingenberg
Travel

Frosty Fun in the Ski Capital of the South

Whether you prefer skiing, snowboarding, or snow tubing, we know four places to hit the slopes during your next winter trip to Boone — plus, where to go for après-ski dinner and drinks.

by Finn Cohen
Western

A Perpetual Harvest

Filed away in card catalog drawers in a Watauga County library, packets of heirloom seeds await planting. And with every seed comes a story.

by Leigh Ann Henion
Pork ribeye at Bistro Roca
October 2013

The Height of High Country Cooking

Mountain chefs are at the top of their game at four restaurants in Boone, Blowing Rock, & Valle Crucis.

by Our State Staff
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