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15866
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Established in 1981, Beech Mountain is, at 5,500 feet, the highest town east of the Rocky Mountains. Our State Magazine features it in the Tar Heel Town of the Month section.
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32604
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Spencer Robbins and his brothers Grover and Harry Robbins are known for their development ventures in the Blowing Rock area. The Robbins brothers converted the Tweetsie railroad into a tourist attraction, and developed ski slopes on Beech Mountain. This article discusses the history of the Robbins’ business ventures, and highlights Spencer’s contributions.
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35352
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: Recorded in 1966 and grouped together depending on the singer, folksongs found around the area of Beech Mountain, NC, have been compiled into two books.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 17 Issue 2, Nov 1969,
p67-69
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35786
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An introduction for four stories about Jack Tales, which are a subgenre of folklore that always center on the character “Jack,” the hero.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 26 Issue 2, Sept 1978,
p51-84
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40680
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Western North Carolina has become a cyclists' mecca, by offering trails welcoming cycling at all skill levels and relatively temperate climate welcoming this activity for all seasons.
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Cycling--trails--North Carolina, Western; Nantahala National Forest; Cycling trails--Banner Elk; Lees-McRae College--cycling team ; Tsali Trails--Nantahala National Forest; Tsali Recreation Area--Nantahala National Forest; Boone--Description and travel; Beech Mountain--Description and travel; Pisgah National Forest; Cycling; Bicycling
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44182
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Originally, the Land of Oz entertained visitors from 1970-1980. After going on hiatus, it came back in 1990. Today it holds an annual Autumn at Oz during three weekends in September. Autumn at Oz celebrates its 31st year this fall.
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44304
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Opened just below the top-most portion of Beech Mountain in 1979 by Fred and Margie Pfohl. Given that Beech Mountain is the highest incorporated community east of the Mississippi River (5,000 feet) above sea level), Fred's General Mercantile has the distinction of being the highest sitting business of its kind on the right hand side of the country. Fred was previously a former manager of the Land of Oz theme park and director of ski operations on Beech Mountain.
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