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Cold Turkey 2025 – Thanksgiving 5K Run in Franklin, NC

Cold Turkey 2025 – Thanksgiving 5K Run in Franklin, NC

by Debra Cloer | Nov 26, 2025 | 828 Towns, Family, Things to Do, Winter | 0 comments

The week of Thanksgiving often brings in thoughts of great food, pumpkin pie, football and no school. We get excited about spending time with family and friends. Another tradition for some is a yearly run; yes, I said run. Avid running enthusiasts love to sign up for...
10 Family Friendly Kayaking Locations in Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina

10 Family Friendly Kayaking Locations in Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina

by Debra Cloer | Jul 13, 2024 | Kayak, Outdoors | 0 comments

In today’s age of electronics, air conditioning, on-demand television shows, and an aversion to sweat and bugs, how do you get the family excited about outdoor activities? How about some fun, yet simple, kayaking trips? Kayaking is one of the best ways to get...
Sunrise Grill – Breakfast Lunch Eats in Boone NC

Sunrise Grill – Breakfast Lunch Eats in Boone NC

by Debra Cloer | Jun 1, 2024 | 828 Towns, Food & Drink | 0 comments

Banner photo cred: 828Vibes DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BUDGET-FRIENDLY FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDE Four years ago, someone suggested that Lee try the Sunrise Grill in Boone, NC. However, due to its popularity and an over-an-hour wait, he had to eat elsewhere and didn’t get the...
Coyote Kitchen – Lunch Dinner Eats in Boone NC

Coyote Kitchen – Lunch Dinner Eats in Boone NC

by Debra Cloer | May 30, 2024 | 828 Towns, Food & Drink | 0 comments

Banner photo cred: Coyote Kitchen Website DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BUDGET-FRIENDLY FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDE On our second night camping, instead of cooking over the fire, we chose to eat in downtown Boone. I checked the menus and customer reviews of many local-sounding...
Video: Grandfather Mountain Trail to Calloway Peak

Video: Grandfather Mountain Trail to Calloway Peak

by Debra Cloer | May 30, 2024 | Hike, Outdoors, Things to Do | 0 comments

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BUDGET-FRIENDLY FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDE Grandfather Mountain is one of the most popular places in western North Carolina. Pioneers named it Grandfather Mountain because of the face they saw outlined in one of the cliffs. However, according to...
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