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November 8, 2021 6 minute READ

Holiday Planning Guide

It’s the most wonderful time of the year … and it’s the most hectic time of the year, too. Gifts to buy, boxes to wrap, meals to cook, rooms to decorate, cards to write – the list could go on and on. Outside the general lists are the special occasions and events not to miss. We’ve collected several of them in one spot to make it easier to add them to your calendars. ...read more

tags Travel | Mast Family Favorites

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October 25, 2021 3 minute READ

Halloween Happenings

They say that Halloween is the spookiest time of the year. Legend warns it’s when the veil between our world and the afterworld is thin and spirits can easily pass from one side to another. We don’t know about that, but we do know it’s one of the “funnest” times of the year. Check out these family-friendly events in our local communities. ...read more

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March 11, 2021 7 minute READ

A historic truck drives through Winston-Salem

A Harvest of History in Winston-Salem

If you are walking just about anywhere in Downtown Winston-Salem, you are in the midst of history. In some locations, it is pretty obvious, like Old Salem, but in others, we need to dig just a little bit deeper. Nonetheless, North Carolina’s fifth-largest city has a lot to crow about. ...read more

tags Local Flavor | Travel

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October 16, 2017 6 minute READ

The tractor in the field across from the Valle Crucis Conference Center

24 Hours in Valle Crucis, NC

Local historian John Preston Arthur wrote, “There’s a dreamy spell that hangs over this little valley.” That spell is further magnified during the month of October. With eye-popping visuals – think brightly-colored leaves, cattle quietly grazing in pastures, orange pumpkins peering out from amongst their leafy vines – the curvy road that brings you from Boone or Banner Elk is like a portal that slows time to a more relaxing, almost lazy, pace. To take in all of the activities we’re recommending for this 24 hours, you won’t be able to tarry long. ...read more

tags Travel | Inspiration | Local Flavor | Mast Family Favorites | Adventure

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October 15, 2017 8 minute READ

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 of travel season, we're sharing travel stories from our employees along with travel tips and tricks learned along the way. Please join us! ...read more

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October 15, 2017 3 minute READ

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 variety of traveling tips with Deb. This week, we’re learning about the many benefits of hostelling with Elizabeth. ...read more

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