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Chimney Rock Park
Hughes Creek Preserve is located in the heart the Blue Ridge Mountains in Columbus, North Carolina. We have beautiful Western North Carolina Mountain views, spacious horse farms and a wonderful country setting. Please visit our friends listed below.
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| Chimney Rock Park (http://www.chimneyrockpark.com/) |
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| Chimney Rock Park is the natural fulfillment of your trip to the mountains. Take a deep breath of refreshing mountain air, become invigorated by our hiking trails, and let your cares fade away in the cool mists of Hickory Nut Falls. This is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and spend time with family and friends. The Park, located 25 miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, offers the best of the mountains in one place-spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails for all ages, a 404-foot waterfall, a variety of special events and much more. |
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| FENCE (http://www.fence.org) |
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| Welcome to the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center, a 390-acre nature education and recreation center nestled in the beautiful foothills of Tryon, North Carolina.
Whether you're interested in outdoor recreation, nature education or preservation of precious open space, you'll find something of interest at FENCE.
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| FETA (http://www.fetatrails.org/) |
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| The Foothills Equestrian Trails Association (FETA) is dedicated to the preservation of the historic equestrian trail system in and around Hunting Country in Polk County, North Carolina. Many of these trails date back to the 1920's, when people began coming to Tryon from all over the country to fox hunt and enjoy the beautiful area and sporting life. Many of the trails are even older back roads used by the western settlers probably following routes first used by the Native Americans. |
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| Foothills Riding Club (http://www.foothillsridingclub.com/) |
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| The Foothills Riding Club is organized for the purpose of promoting understanding and enjoyment of equestrian activities, particularly dressage and combined training, through sponsorship of educational and recreational activities such as presentations, clinics, schooling shows, and other mounted programs.
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| Green Creek Winery (http://www.greencreekwinery.com/) |
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| Coming down Gilbert Road from Landrum Road in the township of Green Creek, you'll see a fresh face. Green Creek Winery opened in 2005 and promises to become a new destination for wine lovers. We believe wine is an essential part of gracious living and Green Creek wine will enhance the experience of every meal and social gathering. Whether you live here or are visiting the wonderful Green Creek community in Western North Carolina, we invite you to enjoy our new tasting room/gift shop and winery. Sip wine on our patio with vineyard and distant mountain vistas. Green Creek Winery hosts weddings, wedding receptions, private parties, luncheons, dinners and business events. Any celebration that requires special treatment. Or just drop by with a picnic lunch and enjoy our lawn area. Share with us a little Polk County "history in the making". Open Thursday through Sunday 1-5 PM. We are tour bus friendly but please call first. |
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| Lake Lure (http://www.lakelure.com/) |
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| Discover Lake Lure North Carolina |
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| Landrum, SC (http://www.cityoflandrum.com/) |
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| The City of Landrum was founded in 1880 and incorporated 1912. Located just west of Interstate 26 between Spartanburg, South Carolina and Asheville, North Carolina, the City of Landrum is nestled against the backdrop of the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains. Residents and visitors alike enjoy drives along scenic roads, strolling through unique antique and specialty shops, and dining in Landrum‘s quaint eateries. Landrum also provides an ideal climate for business, as evidenced by booming retail sales and a work force of over 175,000 within twenty miles of the City.
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| Maston Homes (http://www.mastonhomes.com) |
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| Maston Homes’ passion and commitment to excellence over the past thirteen years have resulted in this firm's being considered one of the premier builders in the Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina areas. With our construction crew we maintain the highest standards of integrity, which yield superior craftsmanship, attention to detail and lasting value. |
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| Multimedia International (http://mimarketing.com) |
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| Multimedia International is a full service marketing company specializing in cutting edge technology for our clients. |
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| Pacolet River Byway (http://www.bywaysonline.org/byways/12835/) |
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| The Pacolet River Byway begins at the South Carolina state line and traces its way through the Tryon Thermal Belt, an area with an unusual climate that is usually free from dew or frost. The route crosses the Pacolet River several times and runs parallel with the Saluda Grade, the steepest mainline railroad grade in the United States. Old railroad depots, log cabins and other historic buildings can be found in the towns of Saluda and Tryon, while Pearson Falls Natural Heritage Site is a 259 acre botanical wonderland where visitors can hike, bird watch or just enjoy the outdoors. Tryon houses the Polk County Historical Museum, whose 1906 train station was once the center of activity for the area. |
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| Pearson's Falls (http://www.alleneasler.com/pearson.html) |
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| Pearson's Falls make for a delightful stop in the old railroad town of Saluda, NC. The falls are owned by the Tryon Garden Club, and they charge a nominal fee to hike and view the falls. It's well worth it. While you're in Saluda, be sure and stop for some barbeque at the place in town. Call the Pearson's Falls Gatehouse at 828-749-3031 for more information. |
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| Polk County (http://www.polkcounty.org/) |
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| Welcome to Polk County, North Carolina |
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| Rutherfordton (http://www.rutherfordtourism.com/) |
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| The Foothills of Western North Carolina
Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, Forest City, Rutherfordton, and Spindale |
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| Saluda, NC (http://www.saluda.com/) |
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| Since the turn of the century, Saluda, North Carolina has been a favorite vacation destination. Need an escape from the heat or a respite from the hectic pace of life? Long for peaceful tranquility, scenic beauty and fresh mountain air? Come discover one of Western North Carolina's hidden jewels. Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Saluda is a great place to enjoy seasonal beauty throughout the year. Convenient to many wilderness, architectural, civic and otherwise "charming" attractions, Saluda invites you to visit for a day, a week, or longer. |
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| Skunkawauken Falls (http://www.alleneasler.com/shunk.html) |
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| Shunkawauken Falls are nearly one continuous cascade from the summit of Columbus, North Carolina's White Oak Mountain to its base. The upper portion is visible after a white-knuckle drive up the hairpin White Oak Mountain Road. Formerly known as Horse Creek Falls, the name was changed in 1891 in honor of an Indian chief. During my visit, I passed a bicyclist climbing up White Oak Mountain Road. He passed me at the pull-off a short time later, made it to the summit and then flew back down the mountain. Drive the road, then you'll know why I'm impressed. The top photo is the lower portion of the upper cascade. The bottom photo is a glimpse of the lower cascade through the woods. |
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| Tryon (http://www.tryon-nc.com/) |
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| Town of Tryon
Official Government Site of the Town of Tryon
"The Friendliest Town in the South" |
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| Tryon Riding and Hunt Club (http://www.trhcevents.com/) |
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| The events sponsored by the Club and conducted by able volunteer committees now attract over 20,000 persons annually, and influence many newcomers to settle here. |
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| Western NC Hunter Pace (http://www.wchpace.org/) |
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| Hunter Paces vary in different parts of this country, but everywhere that I’ve ever heard, they are a fun way to get out and about with our horses, enjoy trails we normally do not have access to and compete in a friendly game. |
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