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Mast General Store Blog

Two musicians on stage with a large crowd enjoying the show. It's Boonerang in Downtown Boone, NC. Depot Street Stage in 1923.
04.23.26
Get Real: It’s Summertime!
Say bye-bye to A.I. Spring and summer are meant for real experiences. Sunny, increasingly long days call us to leave our couches and invite us to gather with real people...
Adventure, Local Flavor, Travel
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Mast Store passport displayed on a road map
03.12.26
Update: All Roads Lead to the Mast Store
What is a passport? In short, a passport is merely a few leaves of paper marked with photos and stamps. In modern legal terms defined by U.S. Department of State,...
Adventure, Customer Stories, Local Flavor, Travel
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Three people sitting around a table on game night
01.29.26
Prescriptions for Cabin Fever
Cabin fever can be suffered even by those who don’t reside in a cabin. Its symptoms include irritability, boredom, lack of energy, anxiety, and impatience. Sufferers can be kids who’ve...
Adventure, At Home, Inspiration
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Dolly Parton mural in Asheville, NC
01.08.26
Dolly's Day Celebrates Local Arts
Dolly Parton is an American icon who’s renowned for decades of unforgettable performances on stage, screen, and in studio. No matter the heights she’s reached, Dolly always remembers her roots....
Adventure, Local Flavor, Travel
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Hiking in the snow along the Mountains to Sea Trail
12.25.25
Enjoy the Tradition of First Day Hikes at State Parks
For outdoor enthusiasts, one of the best ways to kick off the new year is by participating in a "First Day Hike." Last year, however, many of the state parks...
Adventure, Inspiration, Local Flavor
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A mural at the Hendersonville trail head for the Ecusta Trail
09.30.25
Fall in the City of Four Seasons
Hendersonville is known as “The City of Four Seasons” because of its year-round beauty, but it’s OK to have a not-so-secret favorite: Fall!
Adventure, Fall Foliage Primer, Local Flavor, Travel
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