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Blue Ridge Day Trip: Spruce Pine, NC

Learn about the mineral history of the region & explore the charming main streets of Spruce Pine.

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Blue Ridge Day Trip: North Carolina Arboretum

Explore the colorful gardens and wooded trails of the North Carolina Arboretum to see a snapshot of the diversity of bo…

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Blue Ridge Day Trip: The Cradle of Forestry

Did you know that the American study of forestry was born right here in the Blue Ridge Mountains? Visit the site of the…

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Blue Ridge Day Trip: Chimney Rock State Park

Find that top-of-the-world feeling at the summit of Chimney Rock, a 535-million-year-old monolith with views of Lake Lu…

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Blue Ridge Day Trip: Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain — part natural history attraction and part N.C. state park — protects one of the most biodiverse a…

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Blue Ridge Day Trip: Biltmore Blooms

Spring is the time to see the blooms at one of Western North Carolina’s top attractions — the Biltmore Blooms celebrati…