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Mast General Store Blog

An old Oak Tree in Valle Crucis North Carilina.
07.12.17
An Interview with a Tree
Capturing the oral history of our parents and grandparents can be an interesting adventure. Posing questions at the supper table during family holiday gatherings reveals life's highs and lows, which...
Inspiration, Local Flavor
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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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Eight people in an open car circa 1920s
05.17.17
Travel Smart with these Eco Friendly Tips
As we continue celebrating travel season throughout the month of May, we’re thinking about creative and earth-friendly approaches to transportation: cycling, walking, and carpooling. You’ll also find some helpful tips...
Adventure, Inspiration, Travel
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A hostel in the United Kingdom beside a lake
05.10.17
Exploring the United Kingdom with Elizabeth
This May, the traditional beginning of travel season, we're sharing travel stories from our employees along with travel tips and tricks learned along the way. Last week, we explored a...
Adventure, Inspiration, Travel
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Travelers oulling luggage on a street in front of a row of kayaks
05.03.17
Expert Tips to Kick Off Travel Season
Last August, Mast Store's blogs featured our employees' stories about their favorite visit to a National Park in celebration of the National Park Service Centennial. This May, the traditional beginning...
Adventure, Inspiration, Travel
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