MOUNTAINS-TO-SEA TRAIL Celebration to Include Photo Contest for Pros and Amateurs. North Carolina’s annual October celebration of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) will include a photo contest open to professionals and amateurs. Read the Full Story
The most-visited national park has several miles to view but one of the most visited is right here in our backyard. The 469-mile roadway runs through western North Carolina to Virginia, following mountaintops and features some spectacular, all-season scenic views, and recreational resources. Read the Full Story
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The county's first mountain bike trail park opened May 1, 2011 with Phase I of the trail system functional. Since then the park has opened Phase II, and Phase III is under construction. Boone Area Cyclists are to thank for the biking trails and they are fun to ride. Read the Full Story
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Blue Ridge Parkway in N.C.
The most-visited national park has several miles to view but one of the most visited is right here in our backyard. The 469-mile roadway runs through western North Carolina to Virginia, following mountaintops and features some spectacular, all-season scenic views, and recreational resources.
Fall Color Peaks Early in 2011
North Carolina's earliest and most vibrant fall foliage occurs in the beautiful mountains, located in the western part of the state, although leaf peepers may also enjoy very nice fall color a little later in the season in many areas of the North Carolina Piedmont. The season came early this year, as seen from the image here of Rough Ridge, and is changing rapidly from the sunlight.
Rocky Knob Park
The county's first mountain bike trail park opened May 1, 2011 with Phase I of the trail system functional. Since then the park has opened Phase II, and Phase III is under construction. Boone Area Cyclists are to thank for the biking trails and they are fun to ride.
Senior Football Shoot at Tweetsie
Watauga Pioneer Senior photo shoot at Tweetsie is available. Thanks goes to Tweetsie, The Touchdown Club, parents and staff of Watauga High School football and the Seniors for the opportunity to shoot this first ever on the tracks. Also thanks to Precision Printing for a great print job for the program. Please visit this link to see the images and order if you'd like to.
Watauga Pioneers Football
Watauga football has been in practice mode but the season will start very soon. I will be uploading images to my website for varsity, junior varsity and even some middle school. Please check the site for any updates and feel free to contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions. The links below will take you to the galleries.
Wolverines
Wolverine parents visit this page for pricing if you can't order online.
Hawk Returned to Wild
The fine people of Powder Horn rescued a wounded hawk and turned it over to the Lees-McRae College Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute's wildlife rehabilitation program. Amanda Simmons, a Lees-McRae student, was given the opportunity to release the Broad-winged hawk. The program nursed the hawk back to health after it was found injured by a Powder Horn resident. It was treated, returned to Powder Horn and released back to the wild.
