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History Fair

AUGUST 18, 2018 SEE PAGE 6 FOR MORE DETAILS

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2018 Monroe Life Magazine’s Balloon Fiesta Sequoyah Birthplace Museum OPEN YEAR ROUND

Mon-Sat 9am-5pm • Sun Noon-5pm (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, & New Year’s Day)

Watch for the Grand Opening of our newly renovated museum in July 2018 Call for details

Stay informed - check out our website or like us on Facebook.

Visit & enjoy our outdoor exhibits and take a walk on a mile and half trail!

Operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation. Tennessee’s ONLY Tribally-Operated Historical Attraction.

Hwy 360 • PO Box 69 • Vonore, TN 37885 • 423-884-6246 • www.sequoyahmuseum.org Located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee on the shores of beautiful Tellico Lake, 37 miles south of downtown Knoxville.

A Walk With The President

Teneesee’s second oldest town is brought to life as you stroll down the same streets that Andrew Johnson did when he returned from the White House in 1869.

The 90-minute walking tour will take you back in time. Experience the architectural treasures of our historic churches and homes while walking the same streets as notable American

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heroes. A stop at Old Harmony Cemetery will bring alive such stories as the great cholera epidemic of 1873.

Great photo opporunities are available during the stop at Tennessee’s oldest Goal (jail).

Tickets may be purchased at the General Morgan Inn where tours begin daily Monday through Saturday, April through October, at 9:30am

The Bo Ashby Band will be headlining two nights at the 2018 Muscadine Balloon Fiesta. We will hit the stage around 7pm and play up until the finale, “Balloon Glow” around 9pm (and that is a spectacular sight!) There will be three other, excellent bands that day beginning around 2pm. Enjoy balloon rides, live music, food, games, an inflatable Kid’s Zone and much more all while supporting CASA Monroe. Tickets are $10.

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The Great Island Cherokee Fall Festival Sequoyah Birthplace Museum Go back in time as The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum will host the “Great Island” Cherokee Fall Festival. Events will be from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day.

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The Dixie Lee Farmers Market was founded to make it easier for you to Buy Fresh LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE and other fresh local goods. All offered from TENNESSEE FARMERS AND ARTISANS! Melons, Tomatoes, Peppers, Beans, Many varieties of Corn, Greens, Carrots, Potatoes, Onions, Garlic, Peas, Squash, Zucchini, Free Range Eggs, Grass Fed Meats, Honey, Potted Plants, Fresh Cut Flowers and Herbs, Cheese, Baked Goods, Pottery, Soaps, Organic Skin Care, Handbound Books, Photography and other Handmade Crafts.

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State Parks: Tennessee’s Natural Legacy

oes it get any better than having America’s most visited National Park in our backyard and 54 state parks in Tennessee? Even more inspiring, there are five state parks located within a one-hour drive of Knoxville! When you are making your summer bucket list, take advantage of the breathtaking outdoors that East Tennessee offers and add a visit to one of these beautiful state parks!

Norris Dam State Park is located on the shores of the beautiful Norris Lake that is surrounded by the majestic mountains of East Tennessee. The park features 19 historic cabins that are available for overnight rental and 15 miles of trails ranging from easy to difficult. With hundreds of secluded coves, two wildlife management areas, commercial marinas and 59 public access sites, Norris Lake has become a favored vacation destination.

Big Ridge State Park in the Cumberland Mountains is a heavily forested 3,687-acre park on the Appalachian Ridge. Hikers can meander the 15 miles of trails that

Big Ridge State Park

Frozen Head State Park

wind around the lake and ridgelines. Trails range from short and easy to moderate and strenuous. Camping is allowed on the designated backcountry campsites.

Frozen Head State Park in Wartburg, TN is most well-known for its uncut, frontier land. The 24,000-acre park of wilderness has over 50 miles or trails to explore on the Cumberland Plateau. There are giant sandstone rock formations to wind around, bluffs to scramble up, creeks to rock-hop, and plenty of waterfalls. On a clear day, great views of the valleys

below can be seen from the Chimney Tops Trail. The fire tower presents a 360-degree panorama of the Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee Ridge & Valley and the Great Smoky Mountains.

On the banks of Cherokee Lake in Morristown, Panther Creek State Park has a little bit of everything with 30+ miles of hiking and biking trails, dedicated 11.2-miles of equestrian trails, and a view of Cherokee Lake that will not disappoint!

Right in Knoxville’s backyard, Seven Islands State Birding Park is the epitome

of natural beauty. The peninsula features eight miles of trails, gorgeous views of the Smoky Mountains and a birding habitat like nowhere else you will encounter in Tennessee. This park has something for everyone with adventure opportunities for hikers, trail runners, bird-watchers, photographers, paddlers and nature lovers.

Get out and play at our Tennessee State Parks this summer and you’ll be in for some incredible experiences and memories!

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Will the “Dawn’s Early Light” show the United States surviving Drug Warfare?

By Owen Haddock, National Security Chair - Military Order of World Wars

In the November, 2017 MOUNTAIN ESCAPES ARTICLE “Beginning Development of Counterculture And The Vietnam War” I quoted Prof. William Rorabaugh Ph.D. that hippies saw drugs as a means for social change.

While it’s unlikely the 1960s drug epidemic was sponsored by other state actors, its destructive power over American social norms was likely studied by our enemies. So, I was not overly surprised to see the U.S. Naval Institute’s “Proceedings” report China Peoples Republic is behind the fentanyl available in the U.S. Two important documents published in December reveal that the United States is now in a new hot war with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This statement is based on the reality that, because of actions by the PRC, Americans are dying at an annual rate that is higher than during the entirety of the Vietnam War. The first document that reveals that the United States is in such a conflict is the President’s new National Security Strategy (NSS), which boldly states ­ “the illicit opioid epidemic, fed by drug cartels as well as Chinese fentanyl

the NHCS, “the pattern of drugs involved in drug overdose deaths has changed in recent years,” with the rate of death from synthetic opiods other than methadone (such as fentanyl and tramadol) having doubled from 2015 to 2016.

According to the CDCP, fentanyl is now “the leading cause of overdose death in the U.S.,” accounting for more than 19,000 of the 63,400 fatalities last year. And by all appearances, the numbers for 2017 (which will be published in early 2019) are on track to be greater than in 2016.

While Beijing and apologists for the Communist Party of traffickers, kills tens of thousands Prevention (CDCP), National China (CCP) seek to place the of Americans each year.” The Center for Health Statistics responsibility for these deaths on second was the announcement (NCHS) that for the calendar year the demand from an immoral and from the U.S. Department of 2016 63,600 Americans died from decadent American population, the Health and Human Services, drug overdose, nearly three times fact remains Americans are being Centers for Disease Control and the rate in 1999. According to killed by a lethal drug that is being manufactured in, and transported Capt. Owen Haddock from, the PRC. According to the U.S. Drug USAF (FMR) Enforcement Agency (DEA), Knoxville Chapter MOWW China provides the majority of all - Meets the second Wednesday the illegal fentanyl that is shipped of each month, 8807 Kingston Pike, to the United States. While most Knoxville, Tn at Rothschild Catering, 11 AM to 1PM. of the interdicted drugs have National HQ Chair MOWW National been through the mail or within Security Committee, Also member shipments of heroin smuggled U.S. Navy League, DFC Society, across the southern border, there is Air Commando Association. Air Force Association, Mitchell Institute, Order of growing evidence of just how much Daedalians, American Legion. fentanyl is being shipped by sea.

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Have a blast with the past at the 11th Annual East Tennessee History Fair!

Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. @ East Tennessee History Center & Downtown Knoxville

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veryone’s favorite day of history will be back on Saturday, August 18, from 10-5, where history will fill the streets of downtown Knoxville! Activities will include a living history timeline, antiques fair, live music, historic crafts demonstrations, historical and genealogical groups from across the region, children’s crafts and activities, Davy Crockett’s birthday party, walking tours of downtown, trolley tours to Knoxville’s historic homes and museums, historic baseball, “History Hound” dog costume contest, free museum admission, vintage film festival at the Tennessee Theatre, checkers tournament, art exhibits, traditional foods, book sales, farmers market, and much more!

Free to the public! For more information, visit www.easttnhistory.org/eastTNhistoryfair

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New classes available to learn skills such as making a baby quilt, free motion quilting, garment construction, clothing pattern alteration and more. We also have the perfect class for beginners; bring your own sewing machine and we’ll show you how to get the most out of it to sew fearlessly. Professional sewing teachers Donna Horowitz and John Plutchak are experienced, skilled and now holding classes at Fletcher’s Homemade.

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Burnsville Comes Alive with Theater, Crafts & Music this Summer

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he small town of Burnsville becomes a hot spot for the arts this summer.

From local theater to bluegrass music and one of the largest crafts shows in the region, Burnsville invites locals and visitors to discover the many talents and traditions found in this Blue Ridge Mountain community.

Photo by Chase Simpson Parkway Playhouse put on its first show in 1947. For more than 70 years the theater

has brought musicals, comedies, mysteries and more to Burnsville. This summer, the Parkway stage transforms into the streets of Victorian England for the musical “Oliver!” The show runs June 30-July 14.

“Godspell” follows, July 28-Aug. 11, with its eclectic songs and colorful storytelling of Jesus’ life. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.

Another summertime tradition returns to Burnsville Friday, Aug. 3, and Saturday, Aug. 4. More than 200 crafters gather on Town Square for the Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair, which started more than 60 years ago when local craftsmen came to town to sell their wares before the end of the summer season. The event is one of the largest of its kind in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The juried show includes painters, weavers, carvers, jewelry makers, glass

artists, woodworkers, metal smiths and more. Local bands, clogging teams and actors from Parkway Playhouse provide entertainment. Food vendors serve fair food favorites, such as kettle corn, lemonade, hot dogs, barbecue and homemade ice cream.

On Aug. 17, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver fill Burnsville Town Center with bluegrass music. The Grammy-nominated band is a seven-time winner of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s vocal group of the year award. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $18 for adults, and $12 for children 12 and older. Children younger than 12 receive free admission.

The bluegrass theme continues each Sunday afternoon in August with the Pickin’ on the Porch series at the McElroy House in downtown Burnsville. The Yancey History Association presents

Parkway Playhouse Presents Oliver the free concerts in the side yard of the circa-1840 home. Attendees bring yard chairs and blankets, and are welcome to join in on the pickin’.

For more information about these events and other happenings in Burnsville this summer, go to www.ExploreBurnsville.com or call (828) 682-7413.

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burnsville, NC Carolina Mountains Literary Festival Authors and attendees call the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival held each year in Burnsville, NC the best literary festival in the state. Over 50 free readings and discussions are held in venues around town.

The 13th Annual Festival will be on September 6-8 with stories about people facing challenges and crises and the choices they make. Poets, food writers, novelist, memoirist, historians, young adult literature and environmental writers meet with attendees in intimate settings to allow questions and discussions. There are also opportunities to buy books and have them signed.

Most events are free including the Thursday night performance with Kane Smego, Hip Hop Artist , National Poetry Slam Finalist and Spoken Work Poet.

The locally sourced, catered Banquet is

Friday night with Michael W. Twitty, the 2018 James Beard Award Winner for Best Writer and Best Book,The Cooking Gene and the blog afroculinaria.com. Advance Registration $35 BYOB. The Festival finale is on Friday night.

Acclaimed novelist Gail Godwin will speak to the theme of Surface and Rise.

Advance Registration $20.

Three-hour writing workshops in fiction, memoir, non-fiction and poetry also require registration. $30.

Go to cmlitfest.org for a complete list of authors, to read the schedule and to register for required events.

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Celebrating our 31st anniversary!!!

Burnsville’s full-service bar & kitchen Lunch: 11am-2pm (Mon-Sat) Dinner: 5pm-8pm (Thurs-Sat) handmade lanterns, and natural wood walls.

Spring, summer and fall you may also dine outside on our shady decks surrounded by lush vegetation and flowers and views of the Town Square.

At the Garden Deli, we use only the highest quality deli meats, sliced thin and piled high. Our year-round indoor dining area features a fireplace,

View our Menu: garden-deli.com 3-9pm Mon-Thrs 3-11pm Fri & Sat Wings • Seashore Fries • Fish Tacos

Come visit our New Bar & Kitchen at Snap Dragon!

14 LOCAL craft beers & cider on tap! LATE hours at Snapdragon!

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Banquet Speaker - Michael W. Twitty, 2018 James Beard Award Winner

Novelist Gail Godwin - Saturday Keynote

Across the entire county there are miles of rivers and streams where anglers can chase trout or bass. Many streams are located within the Pisgah National Forest and provide nearby camping for those interested in spending their nights outdoors as well. Those interested in canoeing and kayaking will find that the rivers in Yancey County provide a relaxing, cool getaway on hot summer days. For information, rentals and gear, visit Southern Drifters Outfitters on town square in Burnsville.

828-678-1511 101 Town Square Burnsville, NC 29714

Southern Drifters Outfitters is the premier outfitter in Burnsville, North Carolina, for those looking to enjoy all that Western North Carolina has to offer. Owned and operated by Yancey County Natives, we pride ourselves in our knowledge of the areas rivers, trails, and mountains. We offer guided fishing trips for anglers of all skill levels. Our retail location has a full selection of mens and women’s clothing as well as a fly shop.

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OLD TIMEY FALL FESTIVAL

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 29, 2018, 10am-4pm, on Burnsville’s Town Square. The YHA (Yancey History Association), the parent organization for the Rush Wray Museum of Yancey History, invites everyone near and far to come out and enjoy the celebration of our heritage.

The theme of the festival is always “Old Timey”. This annual event is used to invite heritage-crafters to come out and demonstrate the old timey methods of producing their crafts so that the younger generations can see how their ancestors made these wonderful items.

In the past, there have been basketmakers, yarn spinners, corn grinders, beekeepers, candle makers, quilters, rug makers and many others demonstrating how they produce their heritage-craft.

The day will kick off with the everpopular Antique Tractors, Cars and Trucks parade. Everyone loves to see these beautiful specimens of days gone by. You’ll have all the time you need to

view each one as they’re parked around the Square for the day.

You can even cast your vote for the Tractor and Car or Truck of your choice to win this year’s coveted plaques. The raffle this year is a wonderful children’s truck. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and are available at the YHA, Chamber of Commerce and other places around Burnsville. Check out the special tractor race too. Instead of a race of speed, this one is for the SLOWEST tractor! You have to see it to believe it!

The entertainment for the day will be top-notch local talent: singers, musicians, cloggers, children’s games, and nail driving contests for adults. POf course, as with any good festival, there will be some great food.

Soup beans and cornbread, hot dogs, pizza, hamburgers and barbecue with all the fixin’s, cold drinks, the ever popular lemonade, and booths with homebaked goodies, all here for your eating enjoyment.

micaville, NC One Of A Kind Art Gallery

flourishes in Historic Micaville Store One of a Kind Art Gallery, celebrating its eighth year of operation, continues to grow with the works of over 150 local artists and craftspeople in the nostalgic Old Micaville Country Store.

Kari Weaver, owner and operator of OOAK welcomes you to come on in and enjoy the fine, folk and funky local art. The selection of artwork includes pottery, jewelry, paintings, prints, photography, lamps, glass, woodworking, and more.

The mountains of Western North Carolina are home to a diverse and vibrant art community and OOAK offers a broad representation of the creative work being done here. Artwork is uniquely displayed in the vintage 1922 building which retains much of its original architecture still in place, right down to the original hardwood floor and windows.

OOAK has brought live music to Micaville by having the Micaville Music Jam every Saturday morning in the loft. Hosted by local singer-songwriter David Wiseman, the Jam is a gathering of local musicians and visitors to play and share music together. Everyone is welcome.

OOAK also hosts the Thursday Concert Series, every Thursday (with the exception of the third Thursday each month) from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Micaville Music is proud to be a part of the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina.

Come visit us and stay awhile.

Micaville is located 4 miles east of Burnsville, NC, 9 miles west of Spruce Pine, NC, and 14 miles north of BRP milepost 344 at the intersection of Hwy 80 S and Micaville Loop on the Mt Mitchell Scenic Byway. Parking is available in the front of the church and in the Taylor Togs parking lot.

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Fine, Folk, and Funky Local Art in the nostalgic Micaville Country Store MicAville Music July cOncerts

July 5: A Celebration of Women Songwriters July 12: Flannel Biscuit July 26: Open Mic hosted

by David Wiseman Enjoy a fun day of FREE family entertainment. The town square comes alive with Antique Cars and Tractors in the Parade and parked for your perusal. Music starts with local groups and dance from the stage. Children’s Games and Adult Contests including the Nail Driving Contest, all with prizes. Vendor Stalls, Live Demonstrations including Heritage Crafts, Farmer’s Market, Food Stalls, and Raffles. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a great day of fun under the trees. Free Parking. Brought to you by the Yancey History Association and local sponsors. www.theoldtimeyfallfestival.com

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With a peak elevation of 6,684 feet, Mount Mitchell is the highest mountain East of the Mississippi River, and the first state park in North Carolina. The summit has an observation platform next to the grave of Elisha Mitchell and offers awesome views of the Black Mountains, home to 5 of the 10 highest mountains in Eastern U.S. The Bare Dark Sky Observatory opened in the spring of 2017, the Bare Dark Sky Observatory in Yancey County is home to a brand new, custom-built telescope with a large 34-inch mirror. Located at the Mayland Earth to Sky Park, the Bare Observatory sits on a mountaintop at 2,736 ft and offers 360-degree viewing of the night sky.

To reach the Observatory, you’ll walk approximately 50 feet up an inclined mulch path. You will be outside the

entire viewing time. The Observatory will not be open during inclement weather (rain, snow, cloud cover).

In order to look through the eyepiece on the telescope, you’ll need to be able to climb several metal steps of a rolling safety ladder. The Bare Dark Sky Observatory is operated by Mayland Community College, which has campuses in Mitchell, Avery & Yancey Counties.

The building uses a roll-off roof that slides on rails to open up the night sky for 360-degree viewing. The Bare Dark Sky Observatory’s outdoor lighting consists entirely of fully-shielded, lowcolor-temperature light emitting diode (LED) fixtures.

The Bare Dark Sky Observatory is named after benefactors Warren and Larissa Bare. Several private donors contributed to the building of the new

facility. The telescope is nicknamed the “Sam Scope” in honor of the Samuel Phillips Foundation.

Tickets to the Bare Observatory are $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Groups up to 25 people can rent the observatory for $150 per hour,

minimum two hours. Ideal for civic groups, astronomy clubs, and other groups. For reservations, call (828) 766-1233.

The observatory is located at 66 Energy Exchange Dr, Burnsville, NC 28714.

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arkway Fire and Rescue is hosting the 34th Annual Grassy Creek Mineral and Gem Show will be held July 28 to August 5.

The event will be held at 136 Majestic View in Spruce Pine, NC. This year’s location will be on the hill

above Skyview Circle just south of the previous location at 12669 South Hwy 226.

More than 60 US and international dealers with almost any kind of jewelry, gemstone, and mineral specimens, fossils, lapidary equipment and more will

attend. Each booth measures 20 by 40 feet, so there is plenty of room to display items. Parking lot and admission are free.

Food is available.

The hours of the show are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., although many vendors will open earlier and stay later. Money raised from

the event will be used to buy fire and rescue equipment.

For more information about the event, contact Donna Collis by email at collisdonn@yahoo.com or call 828-7655519. Vendor applications are available at www.grassycreekgemshow.org.

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Gemstones, jewelry, you name it, we have it. Bring the kids and yourself and check us out. You will be glad you did. Spruce Pine is named the Mineral City and if you are looking for gems, minerals, or jewelry, Rocks and Things is the place to go for the biggest selection. We are located in the old historical downtown Spruce Pine at 114 Oak Avenue. We are open 7 days a week from 9 - 5. Our store is packed with thousands of different items. Our inventory includes sterling rings, pendants, chains, quartz crystals from single tiny points to clusters weighing many pounds, citrine, rose quartz, amethyst cathedrals, mineral specimens, gemstones from all over the world, fossils, antiques, stained glass, Native American items, and so much more I can’t think of it all. Give us a call at 828-765-1667 for information.

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Mountain music, dancing and tradition will be on display once again on the shores of beautiful Lake Junaluska as the Smoky Mountain Folk Festival, now in its 47th year, celebrates the culture and heritage of Western North Carolina.

As in years past, spectators will be treated to performances by over 200 mountain dancers and musicians at the 2000 seat, historic Stuart Auditorium on the grounds of Lake Junaluska. Each night will feature open tent shows on the lawn beginning at 5 p.m. with main stage performances at 6:00 p.m. The entertainment will continue well into the night with the last performances ending sometime around 11 p.m.

The festival is one of the longest running and most authentic folk festivals in the South and offers spectators the chance to experience a wide variety of the region’s finest traditional performers. Scores of the region’s finest fiddlers, banjo players, string bands, ballad singers, buck dancers and square dancers will be in attendance. Visitors will also be treated to the unique regional sounds of the dulcimer, harmonica, Native American flute, bagpipes and spoons, even a bowed carpenter’s saw.

While the festival is sure to entertain the thousands of people who attend, it also serves as a venue to preserve the mountains’ legacy of traditional music and inspire a new generation of artists as they swap tunes and licks, song and stories under the open tents on the lakeshore.

“Our Appalachian heritage with its music, stories, song and dance is something we can be proud of and must share with others to keep it alive.

It is a heritage that enriches all who experience it,” said Festival Director Joe Sam Queen.

Now a tradition with over 40 years of history, the festival has established itself

as a family and community gathering with performers returning each year to see old friends and make new ones.

Families return each year with new generations to enjoy what is one of the richest cultural events of the year.

Main show tickets are $12 at the door, $10 in advance, with children under 12 admitted free. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Haywood County Arts Council at 86 North Main Street in Waynesville or at the Bethea Welcome Center at Lake Junaluska. For more info call 828-452-1688, 1-800-3349036, or visit our website at www. smokymountainfolkfestival.com.

And of course, in keeping with tradition, there is always a complimentary slice of cool watermelon.

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It began as a Native American footpath. Later, European pioneers, as well as early explorer Daniel Boone, used the trail. Shortly before 1900, W.E. Mingea constructed the Virginia-Carolina Railroad from Abingdon to Damascus. In 1905 the Hassinger Lumber Company extended the line to Konnarock and Elkland, North Carolina. In its day, the line hauled lumber, iron, ore, supplies, and passengers. Its nickname, Virginia Creeper, came from the steep grades.

The Virginia Creeper is now on display at the Abingdon trailhead. Virginia Creeper is also the name of the vine that grows prolifically in this area.

With 100 trestles and bridges, sharp curves, and steep grades, the Virginia Creeper was the typical mountain railroad. Train Crews faced washouts, rock slides, and other hazards, but it was economics that sounded the line’s death whistle. Having failed to turn a profit since the Great Depression, the Creeper ran its last train March 31, 1977.

Less than a century after the railroad arrived, the Virginia Creeper once again became a quiet trail. Through the work of volunteers and with help from local and federal governments, the Creeper became a National Recreation Trail.

Between Abingdon and Damascus, the trail right-of-way belongs to the two towns. Although the public legally has the right to use the trail, most of the actual land between Abingdon and Iron Bridge east of Damascus is privately owned. The 15.9 miles of trail between Iron Bridge(mile 18.4) to the state line are part of the Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area in the Jefferson National Forest. Except for a short stretch through Taylor’s Valley, the public owns both the right-of-way and the actual property.

The Virginia Creeper Trail traverses some of the most rugged and picturesque scenery in the Eastern United States and is widely lauded as one of the most beautiful trails on the continent.

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Abingdon, VA T

Your starting point to explore Southwest Virginia

ucked in the ancient Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia is a vibrant culture of tradition, food, music and craft. It’s a region of spectacular views, abundant outdoor recreation, and rich natural resources. Rooted deep in history, this culture is authentic… distinctive… alive.

As one of the oldest towns west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Abingdon VA has been welcoming guests for well over two centuries.

Visitors who come to this picturesque Southwest Virginia town these days are typically looking for some serious play time. Whether the play is on stage at Barter Theatre, the state theatre of Virginia, or in the great outdoor playground of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s always play time somewhere in town.

Starting in downtown Abingdon, the Virginia Creeper Trail runs along a railroad right-of-way that dates back to the 1880s. Today, it is widely considered one of the finest rails-to-trails examples in the east. The trail is used by walkers, runners, horseback riders and lots of bikers. Access is easy: numerous bike rental shops will shuttle riders to the highest point on the trail for a modest fee. The easy downhill ride and awesome views of the Mount Rogers area make The Virginia Creeper Trail a bucket list trail.

Biking or hiking the Creeper Trail is just one of many ways to play in the outdoors in the Abingdon area. Mount Rogers National Recreation Area offers some of the most unique terrain in Virginia, with wild ponies grazing on the grassy bald knobs and views that extend all the way into North Carolina. In the area, you’ll also find world class fly fishing, rock climbing, and hiking.

People come from all over the United States to see a performance at the famous Barter Theatre. When it first opened

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its doors during the Great Depression, patrons could buy a ticket by bartering produce or livestock. The theatre became known as a launching pad for rising stars like Gregory Peck, Patricia Neal, Ernest Borgnine, or Ned Beatty.

Eight decades later, this professional theatre performs year-round in two unique venues.

If your idea of play time includes shopping, nightlife or live music, fun is always on tap. Main Street and the historic downtown district are filled with unique shops and galleries. Abingdon offers culinary adventures as well, with a food scene that is rooted in Appalachian traditions. Mountain trout, stone ground grits, heirloom apples and pastured pork products are all on the menu at Abingdon’s restaurants.

A do-not-miss stop on your itinerary is Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway. This iconic building is your tempting first-taste of the culture and heritage of Southwest Virginia.

For art and craft lovers, Heartwood has four shopping galleries featuring juried craft from ’Round the Mountain Artisan Network and showcases the individuals who have devoted their lives to interpreting SWVA through all forms of the arts.

And of all the cultural moments shared by families in Southwest Virginia, none are more personal and important than suppers. Heartwood’s restaurant recreates traditional southern moments through modern cuisine served in a relaxed atmosphere.

At Heartwood’s Mountain Brew bar, local roasts are brewed up daily to give you a jolt of caffeine through your favorite drip-brew or specialty latte, or kick back and relax with a locally crafted wine or craft beer.

Call 800-435-3440 for information or visit visitabingdonvirginia.com

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High Adventure Rafting on the NOLICHUCKY RIVER Best rafting in the regions, just north of Asheville, NC, and south of Johnson City, TN. Rafting for ages eight and up...

Nestled deep in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, the Nolichucky River Gorge winds through steep-walled canyons and remote thickly-forested mountains.

The Nolichucky River is said to be one of the most technical big water runs in the

south, demanding the coordinated efforts of the raft “crew” and an experienced guide to negotiate the twists and turns, and the drops and falls of the river.

The trip on the Nolichucky is a true wilderness adventure, taking the rafter through the breathtaking rugged beauty of the backwoods of the Pisgah and Cherokee National Forest. The sheer rock walls of the canyon tower 2,800 feet from the base of the river to the pinecovered peaks of the mountains; a true natural treat for anyone who visits the area.

This river drops approximately 66-feet per mile over the first four miles, creating adrenalinepumping Class III, IV and V rapids. The run can be enjoyed by all but the youngest children.

Wahoo’s Adventures has several options available for groups both large and small to experience a run on the Nolichucky.

All tours include a buffet lunch with fresh deli meats, peanut

butter and jelly, veggies/fruit, cheeses, and a homemade dessert.

For the outdoor adventure you have always desired, without any of the usual headaches of planning an outing, Wahoo’s Adventures makes that dream come true.

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STUDIO TOUR 2018

Summertime in the mountains – what better way to see the countryside than on a two-day Studio Tour! And to see the best Ashe County artists working in their own studios! On August 4-5 the Ashe County Arts Council will sponsor the Ashe County Studio Tour, a two-day, self-guided, free event in which Ashe County artists open their studios to the public.

Tour participants will discover art studios located all over the county - in and around West Jefferson, Jefferson, Crumpler, Laurel Springs, Todd, Creston, Warrensville, and Lansing. Most of the studios are not usually open to the public, so this is a rare opportunity for people to see where these artists work and at select locations, to watch them as they create their art. And it doesn’t hurt that getting there takes you through some of the most beautiful mountain countryside the High Country has to offer!

All art on the Ashe County Studio Tour is handmade, original work designed and produced by the artists in Ashe County. The artists have shown their work regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Some have made their art for over four decades and some are relatively new to their art forms, but all have a passion for what they do and where they do it.

Participating artists include: Dottie Baker, David Bridge, Dale Carlson, Kelly Clampitt, Cynthia Dixon, Jane Munroe Floyd, Becki Henderson-Gow, Carla Houck, Pat Kincheloe-Morrison, George Kosinski, John Lee, Jennifer

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west jefferson, nc The ARTS are everywhere in rural Ashe County.

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Ley, Debora Mauser, Rex Miller, Camille Morgan, RT Morgan, Wendy Painter, Mary-Ann Prack, Anne Pression, Quilt Square Girls, Cheryl Roberts, Patrick Robertson, Milt Sigel, Dawn Wicklow, Hollis Wild, Cheryl Williams and Jennifer Gardiner Wilson.

An exciting addition to the tour is a four-day exhibit at the Ashe Arts Center that features artwork by the participating tour artists.

The exhibit will open on July 31 and will be on display until August 5. A reception will be held for the artists on Friday, August 3 from 5-7 pm. Come meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and have the first opportunity to see the extraordinary talent of our Ashe County artists.

Tour maps are available at the Ashe Arts Center and there will be Studio Tour signs along the roadways to help people find their destinations. The studios are open 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, August 4 and noon until 5 pm on Sunday, August 5. For more information, contact the Ashe County Arts Council at 336-846-2787 or email jane@ashecountyarts.org.

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