Appalachian Mountain Dreams

Author: Blue Ridge Dreamer

Blue Ridge Parkway begins major road project in northwest North Carolina

North Carolina

Historic Great American Outdoors Act funding investment provides opportunity to address high priority road maintenance beginning May 1 News Release Date: April 27, 2023 Contact: BLRI Public Affairs, blri_public_affairs@nps.govLAUREL SPRINGS, N.C. – Road closures related to a major infrastructure project are set to begin May 1 in a 75-mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 229.6, just north of Doughton

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Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair Returns After Pandemic Pause

North Carolina

From VisitNC,com BURNSVILLE, N.C. — The beloved Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair, forced into a pandemic pause last August after 63 years, returns to Burnsville’s Town Square, Aug. 6-7. The event retains its Friday-Saturday format and focus on high-quality handmade crafts. However, a new executive director brings different ideas and a fresh perspective for 2021. “Everybody is ready to hit the road

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Adirondack Mountains – Easy Vacation Destination, So Close for So Many

New York

The lands and waterways of the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York are an outdoor-lover’s paradise. The region offers some of the best opportunities for outdoor recreation in a beautiful, natural setting; it is within a day’s drive for 25% of the entire North American population, making it an easy vacation destination for so many. The Adirondacks are filled with

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New 2023 Official Kentucky Visitor’s Guide Now Available

Kentucky

Travel guide features must see attractions, debuts video series FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 10, 2023) – The Kentucky Department of Tourism released the 2023 Official Kentucky Visitor’s Guide, Team Kentucky’s official visitor’s guide for travel in the commonwealth. The 2023 Official Kentucky Visitor’s Guide serves as the state’s primary tourism advertising and promotional piece with nearly 350,000 copies distributed worldwide. Beauty

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2023 Festival & Event Guide

Georgia, Kentucky, Mountain Dreams, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

“Food and drink! Music and artworks! Seasonal celebrations galore! Pick your favorite festival theme and start planning.” Blue Ridge Country I was spending some time on Facebook today and saw a post about NC Mineral and Gem Festival. The post had a copy of the cover of the Blue Ridge Country Magazine 2023 Festival & Event Guide. For over a

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