Matthew Mecia

May 28, 2026

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7 min read

Newsletter 5/28: wineries, Appalachian storytelling, firefly tour tickets

PLUS: Appalachian storytelling and 'tall tale contest,' full moon paddle, firefly ticket lottery, Boone summer concerts, local population holds steady

Matthew Mecia, +1

📍 Boone

May 22, 2026

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1 min read

Fresh-baked cookies in the heart of Boone

A reliable sweet stop after dinner or lunch

Matthew Mecia

May 21, 2026

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5 min read

Newsletter 5/21: great hikes, things to do, Parkway construction

PLUS: Things to do Memorial Day weekend, $4M 'WOW House' off U.S. 221, Property tax hike proposed for Blowing Rock, Parkway construction update, Boone's mayor is 26 and has a bird tattoo

Matthew Mecia, +1

📍 Blowing Rock

May 20, 2026

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2 min read

5 great hikes near Blowing Rock

Easy and moderate options — views, lakes, mini-waterfalls

Tony Mecia, +1

May 19, 2026

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1 min read

Things to do this weekend: 5/21-5/25

Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain

Matthew Mecia