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March 7, 2021 7 minute READ

The Last Days of Winter Hiking

The winter months are not just for curling up with a good book in front a crackling fire. They are great for hitting the trails. Your favorite trails will show you new views. It’s a great time to discover new trails, too, when there aren’t as many hikers out and about. Here are a few of our favorite winter hiking spots that make us say, “Don’t hibernate, getting outside in the winter is great!” ...read more

tags Adventure | Inspiration | Local Flavor

September 18, 2019 5 minute READ

Fall Festivities to Fill Your Calendar

As the tilt of the earth moves us a little farther from the sun, the calendar fills with outdoor festivities to celebrate the fall turning of the leaves, the end of harvest season, and the culinary arts. We’ve searched our communities for festive and fun suggestions to add to your fall itineraries. ...read more

tags Adventure | Inspiration | Local Flavor | Travel

June 12, 2019 8 minute READ

A Few of Our Favorite Hikes

Do you find yourself staring out the window, daydreaming about being outside enjoying the sunshine, listening to the birds sing, and seeing what wildflowers are in bloom? Well, you are not alone, not by a long shot. When we’re not at work, we’re out enjoying those same things. This week we’ve asked our staff members to share some of their favorite places to hike. Next time you’re in the “neighborhood,” check out one of these adventures. ...read more

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locations-icon Boone| Columbia | Knoxville | Valle Crucis | Winston-Salem

March 6, 2019 4 minute READ

Spring Cleaning, But Outside

Warmer temperatures beckon us all to shake off the winter blues, put on a light jacket, and head outside. The call of spring is a primal urge to celebrate the end of the long nights and short days, to be outside again feeling the warmth of the sun, to begin anew. In this season of renewal, many of our local partners need your help to welcome residents and visitors who are also experiencing the whispers calling them to explore. ...read more

tags Adventure | Inspiration | Local Flavor

August 22, 2018 9 minute READ

24 Hours in Boone, NC

The mayor of Banner Elk proclaimed on the day the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad completed its route to Boone, “I can remember when the only way a person could get to Boone was to be born there.” Some 100 years later, it seems that this mountain town is a popular destination for people seeking an escape from the heat, an outdoor adventure that rivals any in the country, or a cultural experience in local Americana music. If you can only spend 24 hours in Boone, here are some recommendations that are right outside the front door of the Mast Store. ...read more

tags Local Flavor | Adventure | Mast Family Favorites | Travel

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December 1, 2016 6 minute READ

Choose & Cut Your Own Christmas Tree This Year

Thinking about the many Christmas trees I’ve enjoyed throughout the years brings up a host of sweet memories: The earliest trees of my childhood included brass clip-on candle holders. We lit the candles on the tree each evening (my parents were very brave). This tradition was passed down through the generations from our Swedish ancestors. There was the year our newly acquired stray cat took the entire tree down only a half hour after it was fully decorated… ...read more

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