Record #:

43064

Author(s):

Elliston, Jon

Abstract:

During the nation's golden era of amusement parks (1950s-70s, North Carolina became a mini mecca of distinctly themed parks. discussed are; Tweetsie Railroad, Land of Oz, Santa's Land, Gold City, Ghost Town in the Sky, Cherokee Wonderland and Frontier Land.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Summer 2021, p74-83 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Amusement parks--North Carolina; Frontier Land (theme park); Cherokee Wonderland (theme park); Ghost Town in the Sky (theme park); Santa's Land (theme park); Gold City (theme park); Land of Oz (theme park); Tweetsie Railroad (Blowing Rock)

Record #:

43065

Author(s):

Elliston, Jon

Abstract:

Camp Catawba, a boys' summer camp in rural Watauga County was founded by Vera Lachmann, a native of Berlin. The camp closed after the summer of 1970.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Summer 2021, p44-50 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lachmann, Vera; Camp Catawba; Camps for boys--Watauga County

Record #:

43066

Author(s):

Figart, Frances

Abstract:

A new group of collaborators is interested in seeing the Southern Appalachian start making changes to regional roads so that humans and animals can coexist in harmony.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Summer 2021, p36-43 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Safe Passage Campaign; Wildlife management

Record #:

43154

Author(s):

Elliston, Jon

Abstract:

Hunter, former vice-president of sales with Brevard based Sylvan Sport launched Black Folks Camp Too in 2019 as a for profit enterprise engaged in assisting outdoor gear companies and government tourism agencies in promoting outdoor recreation to more Black folks.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Summer 2021, p34 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Outdoor recreation--Black Folk Camp Too (company)