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December 26, 2024 6 minute READ

Exploring the Outdoors: The Tradition of First Day Hikes at State Parks

As the New Year approaches, it’s typical to think about resolutions and personal goals for the year ahead. For outdoor enthusiasts, one of the best ways to kick off the new year is by participating in a "First Day Hike." Held annually at state parks across the country, First Day Hikes offer an opportunity to connect with nature, promote health, and get outside. Whether you're an avid hiker or just looking for a refreshing way to begin the new year, these hikes provide a perfect excuse to get moving and start the year off right. ...read more

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September 19, 2024 10 minute READ

View of Hawksbill and Table Rock with Goldenrod in the foreground. Taken from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Fall Foliage Primer for 2024

My grandmother was a teacher, and she used the word primer, pronounced “primmer,” a lot. There were math primers to get the basics of operations, English primers to learn the foundations of grammar and punctuation, and, of course, spelling primers to garner all those rhymes for spelling success. So, why shouldn’t there be a “Fall Foliage Primer” to learn what you need to know about autumn’s color show? Well, now there is! ...read more

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August 8, 2024 12 minute READ

The Woolly Worm Festival is held the third weekend of October in Banner Elk, North Carolina

Colorful Destinations: A Guide to Some of Mast's Favorite Fall Festivities

Mast General Store prides itself on being a destination that takes our guests on a journey. It’s one of many reasons we value our communities – their histories, cultures, Main Streets, outdoor spaces, and, most of all, their people – and strive to fill the role of a traditional general store by serving as a gathering place where everyone can come together and feel a sense of common spirit. ...read more

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November 8, 2023 17 minute READ

Santa is just one of the holiday happenings

Holiday Happenings 2023

The Holiday Season brings people together through shared traditions. We watch children’s faces light up with joy and wonder as they wait in line with Mom and Dad to share their wish lists with Santa Claus. We gather with our neighbors along city sidewalks for festive parades and in town squares for Christmas tree lightings. We attend services, plays, pageants, concerts, choir performances, and countless other holiday-themed events, too, all to keep the spirit of the season alive in our hearts and in our communities from year to year. ...read more

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October 5, 2023 3 minute READ

GO Fest has lots of opportunities to try something new!

Roanoke is Ready to GO!

It’s said that the Roanoke Valley in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains is an outdoor lover’s paradise. We at Mast General Store fully agree, and we’re not alone! ...read more

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September 7, 2023 10 minute READ

Strolling and rolling on the Boone Greenway

Trails for All

The medical community touts time outdoors as good medicine for everyone. In fact, some doctors are prescribing nature as a treatment for stress, anxiety, obesity, and for improving overall mental health. Taking time to smell the flowers is good for us! With that in mind, here are a few trails that are accessible to all – no matter your age or ability – to take a break from devices and the general hubbub of daily life. Let’s head out for a roll or a stroll. ...read more

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Exploring the Outdoors: The Tradition of First Day Hikes at State Parks

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Colorful Destinations: A Guide to Some of Mast's Favorite Fall Festivities

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