Experience the High Country¹s Largest Fireworks Display at Tweetsie Railroad
BLOWING ROCK, NC (June 8, 2017)…Tweetsie Railroad will host the most spectacular and the most popular Fourth of July celebration in the High Country in honor of the nation¹s birthday and the park¹s 60th anniversary. On Tuesday, July 4,…
Troxler encourages horse owners to vaccinate against EEE
RALEIGH, NC (June 8, 2017)…Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging North Carolina horse owners to have their animals vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis.
“Triple E is a mosquito-borne disease that causes…
Field Day Opens Historic Joara Site to the Public on June 24
MORGANTON, NC (June 8, 2017)…The site of the first European inland settlement in the United States will be open to the public during the annual Field Day at the historic Joara site on Saturday, June 24.
This summer marks the 450th…
Caldwell Arts Council announces Summer Camp Opportunities
LENOIR, NC (June 8, 2017)…Three summer camp opportunities will be offered by the Caldwell Arts Council for kids in grades K-12:
June 26-30, 2017 – Sculpting Our Future Sculpture Camp – Come Sculpt Some Fun this Summer! Sculpture Camp will…
National Forest Foundation designates Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests as Treasured Landscape…
ASHEVILLE, NC (June 8, 2017)…As part of its national Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences conservation program, the National Forest Foundation (NFF) has recently designated the Nantahala-Pisgah National Forests as a Treasured…
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation announces new projects for enhancements and programs on the Parkway
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (June 8, 2017)…In 1997, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation started as a simple idea: Give those who love the awe-inspiring scenic route the opportunity to protect and guide its future. As the Foundation celebrates its 20th…
Grandfather Mountain’s Animal Birthday Party set for June 14
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC (June 8, 2017)...This June, visitors to Grandfather Mountain will be able to see some true party animals.
On Wednesday, June 14, the Linville, N.C.-based nature preserve and attraction will host its annual Animal…