What's New in the High Country
If you’re interested in checking out a full-on contact sport that involves nothing more than a pair of skates, a lot of nerve and a group of daring dames, be sure to catch a bout of the Appalachian Roller Girls. This skater-run flat track roller derby league is based in Boone and has formed the mission to encourage female athleticism, empowerment and community awareness through activities, events and charity involvement. Come support this awesome cause, and see how these girls get rugged and reckless—while having a really good time, of course!
www.appalacianrollergirls.com
Blowing Rock Arts & History Museum
Located in downtown Blowing Rock, this local cultural gem displays selections from its permanent collection along with rotating exhibits fulfill its mission to promote the visual arts, history and heritage of the mountains. Exhibits this summer will feature Curious Collections: An Exhibit Celebrating the Passion of Collecting with nearly 30 collections that exemplify the diversity of the popular pastime, as well as Secession to the Sesquicentennial: Commemorating the Civil War in Western North Carolina. During your visit, drop in for a yoga class, appropriate for all ages and geared toward beginners.
828-295-9099. www.blowingrockmuseum.org
Hickory Ridge Living History Museum Welcomes New Mascot
A new volunteer is currently training at the Hickory Ridge Museum, but this volunteer is different than most. One of the most noticeable differences about the volunteer, whose name is Scout, is that he has four legs. Scout is a Mountain Cur who has been named after one of Daniel Boone’s hunting dogs. He has been diligently training to welcome folks to the museum, so be sure to stop and say hello to Scout, and see a bit of history wag its tail.
828-264-2120. www.hickoryridgemuseum.com
Rocky Knob Bike Park
This 185-acre park located in Boone is host to miles of mountain bike trails for all skill levels, three shelters, an adventure playground and picnic areas. The park has provided mountain bikers with high-quality, sustainable trails just minutes from downtown. The existing trails provide a little of everything for riders including singletrack, rocks, jumps and flow. The way in which the community has come together to work on “Dirty Thursdays” is truly a testament of how spectacular the end results of the Rocky Knob Bike Park will be.
www.rockyknob.wordpress.com