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Mast General Store Blog

Fall leaves on a branch
09.13.17
Please Take your Seats - the Show is About to Begin
Perhaps a better directive would be “please begin planning your itineraries and booking your reservations; the show is about to begin.” As the calendar continues its march to the fall...
Adventure, Fall Foliage Primer, Inspiration
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A nearly full moon at night
08.15.17
Check Off Your Summer Bucket List
It’s hard to believe it’s already August, and everyone is talking about back-to-school plans. Even so, there’s still time to check off a few more items on your summer bucket...
Adventure, Inspiration
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The moon is getting ready to cover the sun
08.08.17
There's Going to be an Eclipse - August 21, 2017
The most anticipated event of the century is happening on Monday, August 21. For the first time in almost a century, a total eclipse of the sun will sweep across...
Adventure
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Burt Shavitz, the man behind Burt's Bees
06.21.17
Burt's Bees - Life Lessons from the Bee Man
In the summer of 1984, Maine artist Roxanne Quimby, was trying to thumb a ride home. Eventually, a bright yellow Datsun pickup truck pulled over, and Roxanne instantly recognized Burt...
Adventure, Inspiration, Mast Family Favorites
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A large patch of  Catawba Rhododendron during the Appalachian Spring
06.13.17
Chasing the Catawba Rhododendrons in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Mid to late June ushers in one of the most celebrated months in the Blue Ridge Mountains: the Catawba Rhododendron blooming season. The bees buzz with delight, drinking in the...
Adventure, Inspiration
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Travel essentials, plus a carry-on bag or backpack
06.06.17
Vital Travel Tip: Always Pack a Carry-On Bag
Throughout the months of May and June, the traditional beginning of travel season, we're sharing travel stories from our employees along with travel tips and tricks learned along the way....
Adventure, Travel
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