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Where to indulge your sweet tooth

Jun 25, 2026

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8 min read

Where to indulge your sweet tooth

PLUS: Autumn 'Land of Oz' tickets go on sale this week, backpacking and pottery classes, report says winter storms hurt tourism, 2 $6M houses go up for sale in Blowing Rock, part of Parkway to open

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Matthew Mecia
Tony Mecia, Matthew Mecia
New report shows winter tourism decline

Jun 24, 2026

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1 min read

New report shows winter tourism decline

Visitor traffic fell 7.5% as storms kept travelers from reaching Boone and Blowing Rock

Tony Mecia
Tony Mecia
Things to do this weekend: 6/25-6/28

Jun 24, 2026

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2 min read

Things to do this weekend: 6/25-6/28

What to do in Blowing Rock, Boone and beyond

Matthew Mecia
Matthew Mecia
Best dessert stops near Boone and Blowing Rock

Jun 23, 2026

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3 min read

Best dessert stops near Boone and Blowing Rock

Warm cookies. Homemade ice cream. Donuts. Chocolate.

Matthew Mecia
Tony Mecia
Matthew Mecia, Tony Mecia
Starting the weekend at the farmers market

Jun 18, 2026

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6 min read

Starting the weekend at the farmers market

PLUS: Boonerang festival this weekend; Plans for the new Bistro Roca; 3 questions with library association president

Matthew Mecia
Tony Mecia
Matthew Mecia, Tony Mecia
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