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A nationally noteworthy travel experience—and a travel story—is

as close as the Boone Area High Country of North Carolina.

This is a region of outstanding national significance. The East’s highest mountains provide a surprising Southern climate of cool summers and snowy winters. A long list of outdoor options make the Boone Area a nationally recognized location for the outdoor adventure lifestyle. Factor in nationally known travel attractions and events, great restaurants, distinctive shopping—not to mention the Blue Ridge Parkway—and the Boone Area is never out of season.

That means right now is a great time to come to—or cover—the Boone Area. Just glance to the right side of this page to see how recent media coverage has touted the nationally noteworthy status of the Boone Area High Country.

Spring is on the way! The spectacular beauty of Appalachian sping is bursting all over the Boone Area and dramatic elevation changes will mean months of blooming beauty. The spectacle lasts from the first flowers of March to the rhododendron bloom on the high peaks in late June.

Story ideas abound—with “national significance” as your news peg.

—Mountain Biking: The Boone Area is the hub of the South's best mountain biking! With this summer's grand opening of the Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park, the news just gets better for bikers.

—Spectacular Spas: Visit our spas and wellness page to see why Travel & Leisure singled out the Boone Area for international spa significance.

—The High Country Wine Trail. The High Country and surrounding areas are fast becoming some of the nation's most popular places for sophisticated sipping. Tour our wineries on the new Boone Area Wine Trail and watch the video.

—The Blue Ridge Parkway wouldn't be the most popular unit of the National Park system if this High Country landmark weren't internationally significant. There is no bad time to cover the Parkway. Uncovering the hidden highlights of the high road is easy with local help!

—Outdoor Adventure. The most current outdoor pursuits have found a home in the High Country, from the refined casting of fly fishing, to the down-home fun of tubing on a lazy pristine stream. Try rock climbing, bouldering, whitewater rafting and more. Your entry to world-class stories on the hottest adventure sports is as close as the Boone Area.

—Cycling: Lance Armstrong rebounded from cancer to global status on High Country back roads. No wonder great cycling—and popular events such as Blood, Sweat & Gears highlight the High Country summer calendar.

—Ski History: Appalachian Ski Mtn. is 50 years old in early December of 2012! Plan now to cover App's half-century of skiing (and more lately, snowboarding!).

Please explore this site for further details—or contact us with the information below. We're happy to help you cover the Boone Area.

For immediate press or media related inquiries please contact:

Wright Tilley, Executive Director

Watauga County TDA

815 W. King Street

Boone, NC 28607

800-852-9506/ 828-266-1345

828-266-1346 Fax

wtilley@exploreboonearea.com

www.ExploreBooneArea.com

Michelle Ligon, Director of PR and Visitor Services

828-266-1345, ext. 202
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www.ExploreBooneArea.com

Boone NC Named One of America's Best Places to   Live + Play

National Geographic Adventure Magazine ranked the top 50 adventure towns in the United States and Boone NC took top honors as North Carolina's premier outdoor adventure destination.

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