Record #:

8160

Author(s):

Morris, Peter W.

Abstract:

Sim's Country Bar-b-que has become a North Carolina tradition. Located outside of Granite Falls, Sim's opens every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with bluegrass music and bar-b-que. Sim's is a family-owned business that operates on the family farm. Diners are treated to all-you-can-eat buffets and music. Professional performers such as Doc Watson play at Sim's. Dancers enjoy clogging and square dancing.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 52 Issue 4, Sept 1984, p3, por

Subject(s):

Barbecue cookery--Granite Falls; Restaurants--Granite Falls

Record #:

8549

Author(s):

Morris, Peter W.

Abstract:

The Blue Ridge Wagon Train of 1982 traveled largely over paved roads but tried to recreate the cowboy experience of pioneer days for cowboy and wagon train enthusiasts. Although the route differed each year, it was a week long trek beginning at Millers Creek fairgrounds and culminating in a Fourth of July celebration in West Jefferson, some forty-five miles away. Participants could ride horses, ponies, or mules or drive wagons or carts, although many used campers and motor vehicles for transporting provisions and for sleeping. Other riders and wagons joined along the way and people would stand on porches to wave as the train passed. When it rained, participants banded together, sharing supplies but even the knee-deep mud was a welcome part of the experience.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 50 Issue 1, June 1982, p10-12, il

Subject(s):

Wagon trains

Record #:

8816

Author(s):

Morris, Peter W.

Abstract:

Every winter skiers flock toward western North Carolina and take advantage of the region's ski slopes. In addition to the traditional downhill skiing, cross-country skiing is gaining popularity. One factor leading to growing popularity of cross-country skiing is that it can be a group sport. Cross-country skiers can travel in groups and even stop for picnics on their outings. Downhill skiers do not have this luxury as it is primary a solo-sport. Jim and Tracy Wuenscher, of New River Outfitters in Boone, have worked to promote the sport in western North Carolina. Their efforts have paid off as the Moses Cone estate, and its twenty-five miles of cross-country skiing trails located along the Blue Ridge Parkway, is now open during the winter months. Park officials have also agreed to maintain road access to the park year-round.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 51 Issue 7, Dec 1983, p14-15, por

Subject(s):

Cross-country skiing; Cross-country ski trails