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Pioneer Day & Mountain Thunder Car Show

posted 2 years, 1 month ago

Experience the days of yesteryear at the 31st Annual Pioneer Day in Old Fort, NC. Join us on the banks of Mill Creek, at Mountain Gateway Museum experience the Pioneer-era culture of western North Carolina. Period demonstrators, artists and craftsmen, musicians, food and more are part of this local celebration ...

Explore The Blue Ridge!

posted 2 years, 1 month ago

Explore our amazing region of the Blue Ridge Mountains! Try your hand at kayaking the Catawba River or book an excursion with one of our local adventure guides. Spend the day on one of the most challenging mountain bike wilderness trails in western North Carolina.  Just north of Marion, follow ...

Spring Into Adventure!

posted 2 years, 2 months ago

In our region of the Pisgah National Forest, there are 13 hiking trails and 8 waterfall trails open and accessible year-round. Some are easier than others.  In Marion, the McDowell Greenway follows the flow of the Catawba River, with approximately 3 miles of paved, scenic trail open to walkers and ...