January 9 - 11 High Country Nordic Association 3rd Annual Telefest Downhill Nordic skiers celebrate the beautiful Telemark turn at Beech Mountain Ski Resort. The "telemark", is a dipping, dance-like turn that Nordic skiers can execute, because only their toe is attached to the ski binding.
In its third year, the event is now the leading regional opportunity for "tele-ski" enthusiasts to meet, ski together, improve their skills, and win great prizes. Prizes are provided from a long list of outdoor gear suppliers. Telefest events include a poker run, skinning race (skin-up and race down through gates), beacon search, best costume, switch riding, best tele-trick.
Click HERE to learn more about NC Ski Resorts and winter sports.
January 12 Cruisers in Historic Downtown North Wilkesboro Antique cars, Street Rods, Classics, Pro Street, Muscle Cars and Motorcycles are all welcome at this Cruisers event. There will be door prizes and live entertainment. Admission is FREE, just 
bring your lawn chair. Show off your classic or just come and enjoy all of the cars and trucks on display.
There will also be concessions, 50/50 Drawings, Silent Auctions, and Door Prizes at each cruise-in. Revenue from cruise-ins is donated back to worthy causes in Wilkes County.
North Wilkesboro and Wilkesboro NC, a vibrant center for cultural and community attractions within Wilkes county, are nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Wilkesboro area offers a variety of outdoor opportunities: take a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike at Stone Mountain State Park or visit the lake on the W. Kerr Scott Reservoir. Charming downtown North Wilkesboro is home to numerous restaurants as well as cultural attractions and art galleries.
Get a link for more information about Cruisers and North Wilkesboro events, lodging and attractions on the North Wilkesboro NC Visitor Guide.
January 5, 3 PM at City Lights Bookstore Amy Allen will discuss her journey along the Appalachian Trail as she presents her book, Summoning the Mountains: Pilgrimage into Forty. Allen, a recently divorced single mom cast's
aside family and society's expectations to seek the fulfillment by
following a lifelong calling.
On the eve of her fortieth birthday she
reaches for her personal goal of hiking the Appalachian Trail. Settling
her teenage sons at their father's house Allen embarks on her 2,000
mile journey. Taking on the name her sons give her, Willow, transports
the reader into the forest, giving the armchair hiker a glimpse into a
world of coyotes, butterflies and bears. She shares her experiences of
storms and injuries and the determination to ward off hunger and doubt.
Summoning the Mountains
is a book about embracing challenges and accepting change. To reserve a
copy call City Lights Bookstore at 828-586-9499.
City Lights Bookstore is located at 3 East Jackson Street in downtown Sylva NC.
Biltmore -
America's "Castle" - was built in 1895 by George Vanderbuilt
and is preserved and maintained today by his descendants. With interior square
footage over 4 acres, 250 rooms, 65 fireplaces, 43 bathrooms and an impressive
collection of art and period furnishing it is one of the East's most popular
attractions.
Once a working dairy farm the 8,000 acre estate now includes a
winery; trails, gardens and grounds to explore; an Equestrian Center, River
Bend Farm, a luxury Inn and the newest addition, Antler Village. Plan on
spending at least one full day or more to fully enjoy all that Biltmore has to
offer. GET DISCOUNTED BILTMORE TICKETS HERE: Biltmore Estate, Special discounted tickets
