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New Experiences Coming to McDowell County in 2023

2023 brings exciting new projects and celebrations to McDowell County, NC!

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Dig Into Blue Ridge Mining History at the Museum of N.C. Minerals

The Museum of North Carolina Minerals on the Blue Ridge Parkway offers a window into the science and history of mining …

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Brown Mountain Lights — A Blue Ridge Mystery

Move over, Bigfoot — there’s more than one unexplained phenomenon in the Blue Ridge Mountains and that's the Brown Moun…

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Reel In Fun Family Memories at Buck Creek Trout Farm

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of catching your very own fish! Visitors of all ages will love fishing for fresh …

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Catawba Vale Business HUB: A New Space for Coffee and Community

The Catawba Vale Business HUB offers a place for local and visiting small business professionals to meet, learn and wor…

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Music in the Mountains: Where to Listen in the Blue Ridge

The hills are alive with the sounds of traditional Appalachian and bluegrass tunes, as well as blues, rock n’ roll, and…

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Exploring Black History in the Blue Ridge

The growth and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains owe much to the contributions of the African Americans who have live…