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Ulricksburgh, a 36-square mile city chartered by North Carolina legislature in 1748, was the largest city thus far in the country. Founded by Ulrick Crowder, the city was lost or misplaced until 1967 when Alan Stout found a copy of Crowder's land grant and pieced together what happened to the man and his land.\r\n
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Before commercialized soap, people made do with homemade lye soap. Williams describes the necessary ingredients and the soap making process.
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24437
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Transylvania County is home to some of the state’s most beautiful waterfalls; this article presents some of the most popular ones for tourists.
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This article presents the life and accomplishments of Adam Springs (1782-1840), a man buried in 1840 in today’s McAdenville, North Carolina. Locals claim he still haunts the South Fork River bank.
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35679
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Walking was recommended as part of backpacking and hiking experiences. For the best experiences, the author suggested considering supplies, rental prices, the pack’s weight, and ways to avoid littering. Sites such as Morrow Mountain State Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Mount Mitchell were recommended. Included were tips for new backpackers and hikers.
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A sport gaining ground in a state known for its many mountains was rock climbing. Contributing to its rise in popularity (over 4500 climbers reported), were places to climb such as Hanging Rock State Park, Looking Glass Rock, Linville Gorge, and Stone Mountain State Park. Concluding the article were tips to make climbs full of thrills, and minus the chills and spills.
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North Carolina, the sixth most visited state in the country, attracts over 43 million tourists each year. The tourism industry pumps $12.6 billion a year into the state's economy and creates 194,000 jobs. It is also the state's second largest industry.
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