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Guide to the Cherokee Indian Fair in WNC

Guide to the Cherokee Indian Fair in WNC

The Cherokee Indian Fair Is a long-running staple in Western North Carolina. For over a century, this annual festival has brought Tribe of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians together to honor, teach, and celebrate the rich culture of their tribe with tribe members and visitors alike in Cherokee, North Carolina. This family-friendly event…

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How To Light Vaulted Ceilings With Beams

How To Light Vaulted Ceilings With Beams

Mountain homes in general can be a challenge to light. The beauty of the surrounding landscape practically demands large windows, resulting in a great deal of natural light in the home throughout the day. Gorgeous vaulted ceilings provide a sense of luxury and open the home to sun, while exposed beams have a warming effect…

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WNC Bigfoot Festival

WNC Bigfoot Festival

Come find Sasquatch in the mountains of North Carolina at the WNC Bigfoot Festival. Held every year in the streets of downtown Marion, North Carolina this event brings skeptics and true believers alike. Like most festivals in Western North Carolina, everyone joins in on the fun. Enthusiasts enjoy dressing up as the legendary creature and…

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Gran Fondo Hincapie: The Premier Cycling Event of the Carolinas

Gran Fondo Hincapie: The Premier Cycling Event of the Carolinas

Western North Carolina’s mountain terrain provides the perfect challenge climbs for maverick and professional cyclists to train and compete. The active cycling scene in the Carolinas culminates every year with the Gran Fondo Hincapie in Greenville, SC. Inspired by the Gran Fondo Event in Italy, a massive highly competitive bike race that resembles a marathon…

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