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30695
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A new publication available free from the North Carolina State Advertising Division, Department of Conservation and Development describes new vacation attractions on the North Carolina Outer Banks. It provides a guide to recent developments on the island, along with a summary of its colorful history.
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30989
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The annual roundup of new attractions in North Carolina exposes the variety of spots and activities from mountains to coast. New motor roads cut through the Piedmont and bypass congested areas of Coastal Plain. New lodges, restaurants, golf courses, camping facilities, and expanding marinas dot the highways and byways, providing comfort and access for hiking, fishing, historical sites, wildlife observing, and sports.
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30802
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The summertime circuit of outdoor historical dramas in North Carolina starts in June. In Cherokee, Manteo, and Boone, staged shows present audiences a glimpse of life in the first English settlements, the struggle of the Cherokee Indians, and life as a southern Appalachia pioneer.
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31267
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North Carolina's national and state parks from sea to mountains drew more visitors in 1963 than any other year in the state's history. Combined visitor counts for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, four national forests, 12 state parks, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore was over 19 million. This represented a gain of over 1.5 million visitors from 1962.
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24670
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The formal foxhunting centers of North Carolina include Southern Pines, Tryon, and Sedgefield. The history of foxhunting is presented here, as well as the kinds of foxes hunted.
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13346
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The regions of Southern Pines, Tryon, and Sedgefield are centers for organized fox hunting in North Carolina. Conducted as a drag or a traditional foxhunt, natives and tourists alike have enjoyed this sport within state lines since 1914.
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30345
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In the Cashiers Valley of North Carolina, a fur farm is the largest mink ranch in the state. The cool climate at high elevations primes the mink, producing a range of dark fur to silver blue, and are popular for the fashionable coats bought all over the country.
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10319
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Rabb discusses the history and the restoration of a pre-Revolutionary War home known as the “House in the Horseshoe.†The home's name derives from its location in a horseshoe bend of Deep River just north of Carthage. The exterior walls still bear the marks of bullets fired in a Revolutionary War skirmish.
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30635
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The western mountains of North Carolina feel like home to those searching for gemstones. Due to the substantial mineral deposits, North Carolina has been called "Nature's Mineral Sample Case," yielding 300 varieties of minerals. The state leads in the production of feldspar and most gem varieties are found due to feldspar mining.
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30817
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Big rocks are famous in North Carolina, and they draw tourists to their spectacular views on some of the highest mountains in the eastern United States. Hanging Rock, Blowing Rock, Chimney Rock, and the Devil's Courthouse are just a few of the peaks that North Carolina offers for hiking, landscape gazing, and other outdoor activities.
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10289
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Rabb describes the Sedgefield Hunt, which was organized in 1927 and officially recognized by the Organized Hunts of America in 1941. The hunt is held in Guilford County.
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24646
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Tryon Palace in New Bern opens to the public April 2, 1959. The original building was commissioned in 1767 by Royal Governor William Tryon (1729-1788); John Hawks (ca. 1734-1790) served as the architect. This article discusses the building’s history and the restorations leading up to its grand opening.
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30705
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With the addition of Mount Jefferson State Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina now has 33 State and National parks, forests, historic sites, and wildlife management areas across the state, along with 15 roadside picnic parks.
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30882
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The variety of North Carolina's vacation activities and opportunities continues to grow with new spots opening to the public from mountains to coast in 1959. New motor routes link the Blue Ridge Parkway to the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, while an alternate route on Highway 158 gives faster access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Day use areas and camping grounds are being expanding at the coast while new facilities in state and national parks provide better access and amenities.
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30479
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Attached to North Carolina's summer vacation-land is the opportunity to gain college credits and new skills in arts and crafts. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic sea coast, nationally-known schools offer extension courses and handicraft skills in areas of typical tourist attractions.
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