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The High Country Visitors Guide
High Country Visitors Guide 2017–2018 INSIDE Outdoor Adventures
Departments
5 Outdoor Leisure
22 Uniquely High Country
6 Welcome
23 Shopping
8 Hiking in the High Country
24 Home Buying in the High Country
9 High Thrill in the High Country
25 Calendar of Events
12 Gem Mining
26 Indie Dining in the High Country
12 Upstaging the Mountains
28 From the Streams of North Carolina
Destinations
29 Sips and Trips
13 Blowing Rock
30 Menus
15 Boone
32 Map
19 Banner Elk 20 West Jefferson
33 High Thrill Advertiser Listings
21 North Wilkesboro
33-34 Coupons
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Hiking
IN THE HIGH COUNTRY High Country’s awe-inspiring scenery, challenging terrain and abundant wildlife ensures hiking is one of the best ways to experience the area. Whether you’re taking the kids out for a bit of fresh air and an escape into nature or getting in touch with your inner thrill-seeker, there are hiking trails for visitors of all categories. Here are some top trails in a range of lengths and difficulties—all located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Read about High Country's trails on page 8.
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