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10 Interior Design Ideas for Your Mountain Home

10 Interior Design Ideas for Your Mountain Home

Designing a home worthy of your extraordinary mountain views can be a challenging task. What type of wood should I use for the floors? How many watts for the bulbs? What colors should I use? The sheer volume of decisions can be overwhelming. We are here to help. Below are 10 interior design ideas to…

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Best Places for Gem Mining Near Asheville, NC

Best Places for Gem Mining Near Asheville, NC

There is a long tradition of mining for precious gems in Western North Carolina. In fact, the first discovery of gold in the United States was made in North Carolina. The state remained the leader in gold mining until the California Gold Rush. Today, visitors and locals are still finding treasure. From gold to quartz…

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Explore the Pisgah National Forest

Explore the Pisgah National Forest

Come enjoy the sites and sounds that make Pisgah National Forest so worthy of preserving. Originally part of the Biltmore Estate, the 500,000 acre forest is a short 20-minute drive from Asheville. Due to Pisgah’s sheer size, it is divided into three regions spanning 15 North Carolina counties with various outdoor activities for visitors. While…

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Reach for the Stars at the Learning Center at PARI

Reach for the Stars at the Learning Center at PARI

Looking for an adventure? The Learning Center at PARI will take you on an exploration of the cosmos sure to bring out the astronaut in learners and adventurers of all ages.    What is the Learning Center at PARI? In 1963, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) carved out 200 acres of the Pisgah…

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