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Mast General Store Blog

Crab Orchard Falls at the Valle Crucis Conference Center is in a land easement.
05.23.24
For Land's Sake
There’s an old adage about real estate investment that goes, “Buy land. They’re not making it anymore.” The line packs so much wit and wisdom that it has variations attributed...
Adventure, At Home, Local Flavor, Mast Family Favorites
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A group engaged in a lively discussion of books.
04.03.24
What's On Your Reading List?
The folks who work at Mast Store are a pretty diverse and interesting bunch. We asked them to share what they’ve been reading lately to get you started on your...
Adventure, Inspiration, Mast Family Favorites
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two people camping on Beauty Spot along the Appalachian Trail
03.29.24
Leave No Trace Made Easy
Leave No Trace is a set of seven principles that guide and remind all outdoor lovers to leave nature as they found it. These tips help explorers of all skill...
Adventure, Inspiration
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Three hikers in a snowy meadow off the Blue Ridge Parkway
01.18.24
Winter Hiking
Now that winter has set in it’s time to put the hiking boots in the back of the closet, lock away your daypack, put your feet up, and wait for...
Adventure, Inspiration
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He's Making a List and Checking it Twice
11.08.23
Holiday Happenings 2023
The Holiday Season brings people together through shared traditions. Join us at the Mast Store for Santa visits at several of our locations or to watch our town’s holiday parade...
Adventure, Local Flavor, Travel
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Snow-Covered Evergreens in a field
11.01.23
Raising Christmas Cheer
Last fall, a two-week tour of epic proportions crossed North Carolina. Thousands of North Carolinians came out to see the headliner of this tour in their hometowns’ parks, plazas, and...
Adventure, At Home, Local Flavor
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