Record #:

6239

Author(s):

Cline, Ned

Abstract:

This special NORTH CAROLINA magazine community supplement discusses Watauga and Avery counties. Tourism is the financial backbone of both, with Watauga generating $150 million annually and Avery, $73 million. Agriculture still thrives in the counties, with the primary crop being Christmas trees. Cline discusses the work of Hugh Morton and the Robbins brothers in developing the area.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 61 Issue 12, Dec 2003, p23-25, 28-31, 34-38, il

Subject(s):

Avery County--Description and travel; Watauga County--Economic conditions; Watauga County--Description and travel; Avery County--Economic conditions