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Mast General Store Blog

Poppy Hand-crafted Popcorn and Spicewalla products displayed in a store setting for Made in USA.
06.25.26
250 Made in USA Products for 250 All-American Years, Pt. 1
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, Mast General Store has selected 250 products that represent the diversity, imagination, and resourcefulness of American craftspeople and manufacturers. 
Adventure, At Home, Inspiration, Travel
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Colonial soldiers firing long rifles and pistols in a forest setting.
06.18.26
We Hold These Truths
It was a bold step taken by the founders of our country 250 years ago. They were standing up to their king, which didn’t usually have a good outcome. They...
Adventure, Local Flavor, Travel
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A view of the Town of Boone from Howard Knob Park - long-range view of a town surrounded by mountains, trees, and cloud cover
06.04.26
New, Improved, and Undiscovered in the High Country
You know how you keep going back to a favorite vacation destination because there’s always something new? It could be a restaurant, a new show at a favorite venue, a...
Adventure, Local Flavor, Travel
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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...
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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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