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Mast General Store Blog

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...
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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Mural of the 5 Royales in Downtown Winston-Salem, courtesy of Visit Winston-Salem
02.12.26
Celebrating Black History Across Mast's Region
In 1986, Congress passed a bill recognizing February as National Black History Month. Upon signing the bill into law, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation stating, “The foremost purpose of...
Inspiration, Local Flavor, Travel
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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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A table setting at the Winkler Bakery in Old Salem, NC
11.05.25
In All Things Love
The Unitas Fratrum, or Moravians as they are more commonly known, were the first Protestant Christians taking a stand 100 years before Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the...
Local Flavor, Recipes, Travel
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