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Dashboards and Saddlebags The Destination Magazine Produced by: Photodude.net LLC Sales: Lisa Jay, Steven Shober Contributing Writers: Lisa Jay, Connie Nelson, Floyd Harris, Sherry Jackson, Project 543, Lee Davis Contributing Photographers: PhotodudeART.com, Ed Phillips, Airborne and Special Operations Museum, Lee Davis
CONTENTS Destinations 6 Visit the only museum dedicated to Airborne & Special Operations
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North Carolina Spotlights 543 One-of-a-Kind Experiences
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The Mysterious Brown Mountain Lights
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Nostalgic Boat Tours and Day-Tripping Fun at Lake Norman
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Girl’s Guide to Very Surry
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Feeding Friends, Family & Fortune 500
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Roads Less Traveled
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Film Junkies Guide to North Carolina
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Lisa & Andy Publishers The list of events in this publication is compiled from various sources dates & times are tentative & subject to change. Dashboards and Saddlebags The Destination Magazine is published by Photodude.net LLC 369 Dovefield Drive Summerfield, NC 27358 (704) 706-2365 www.DashboardsandSaddlebags.com Published by Andy Jay. ©2012 All rights reserved. Photodude.net LLC Publisher, Agents & Advertisers do not necessarily condone any activities or advertisement listed in this magazine. The Publisher and its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and sponsors are not responsible for any loss or damage which might be associated with patronage of any party named in this publication, and is not responsible for any Act of God such as inclement weather, fire, flood, natural or man-made disaster, etc., that are out of the control of the Publisher, which affect the publishing of this magazine.
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Destinations More Events and Interactive Maps at DashboardsandSaddlebags.com The Amazing Maize Maze Friday, Nov 2, 2012 Historic Rural Hill Huntersville, NC 28078 There are 7 acres and 2 miles of possible pathways in the incredible maze. Solve clues to get through this maze made entirely of corn maize! This is a great annual opportunity for team building and families to work together to solve the clues. Great fun! ruralhill.net “Cruise the Smokies” Fall Rod Run Friday, Nov 2, 2012 1501 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC Don’t miss the 13th annual Fall Cherokee Rod Run on November 2-4. Hundreds of pre-1985 classic cars and thousands of car enthusiasts and custom parts vendors turn out for the Southeast’s premier car show, the Fall Cherokee Rod Run at the Acquoni Expo Center. Participants in this fall tradition compete for cash prizes, feast on local BBQ and cruise the Blue Ridge Parkway and country roads surrounding Cherokee, N.C. It’s held at the Acquoni Expo Center on Acquoni Road. Gates are open 9am-5pm Friday and Saturday, 9am-noon Sunday. Spectator admission is $5 each day of the event and free for children 6 and younger. Registration is $35 at the event. visitcherokeenc.com Cape Fear Kite Festival Nov 3 – 4, 2012 On the Beach in front of Shell Island Resort Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 Come watch as we paint the Cape Fear Sky! Flyers from all over will be joining us on Wrightsville Beach, in front of Shell Island Resort. We will be filling the sky with color from countless kites of unbelievable sizes and styles! November on the Carolina Coast usually provides wonderful weather and a good breeze to keep everything flying, but be sure to bring a jacket, as it can be chilly in the mornings! Come experience a magical weekend and a sky full of colorful kites. This is definitely an event for all ages. capefearkitefestival.com Carolina Renaissance Festival Saturday, Nov 3, 2012 Poplar Tent Marketplace Huntersville, NC 28078 The Renaissance Festival is a 16th century European style art and entertainment festival combining outdoor theater, circus entertainment, arts and crafts marketplace, a jousting tournament, a feast fit for royalty, and much much more. The 19th annual season opens this fall for seven festive weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, from October 6th to November 18th, 2012. royalfaires.com/carolina Celtic Trader Jams Weekend! Saturday, Nov 3, 2012 Poplar Tent Marketplace Huntersville, NC 28078 For twenty years Regis Rowland Malady Jr. ran The Celtic Trader - a shop located in Charlotte specializing in Scottish and Irish music. Regis was instrumental in introducing local Celtic musicians to the rest of the country by bringing their music to many music festivals and Scottish highland games around the country. Celtic
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Destinations 8th-11th. The Opening Night Gala will be at the Highlands Country Club on Thursday night November 8th, on Friday and Saturday enjoy different events and Dinners throughout Town and Sip and Stroll will be Saturday which will take you throughout town and into our unique shops. Murder in the Smoky Mountains - Murder Mystery Weekend Nov 9 – 11, 2012 Fontana Village Resort 300 Woods Road Fontana Dam, NC 28733 All inclusive weekend package - lodging, meals, murder. The mystery begins on Friday evening and develops at lunch on Saturday, but you’ll still have some free time to take advantage of Fontana Village Resort’s amenities before dinner. Dreadful events occur, and you may stumble over a “dead” body or two. In the best tradition of television and the movies, the chances are good that a kindly, perhaps somewhat disheveled, local detective with a possibly warped sense of humor, will become involved to clarify the situation, guiding and cajoling you into thinking about the means, methods and motives of murder all while meeting new friends and having a lot of fun! fontanavillage.com Rockingham County Artist Open Studio Tour Nov 9 – 11, 2012 Visit local studios and businesses that support the arts in Rockingham County during the 2011 Artist Open Studio Tour. Meet artists and see their works. Contact the Arts Council for more information at 336-349-4039 or visit artsinrockingham.org. Jetton Village Fall Festival Saturday, Nov 10, 2012 19818 North Cove Road, Cornelius, NC 28031 Pony Rides, small petting zoo, face painting, games and more... FREE TO ATTEND! Pack a picnic to eat by the gazebo or enjoy lunch at one of our restaurants within the shopping center. Bring a non-perishable item to donate to a local charity and be entered into our raffle. Bring the entire family for a day of Fall Fun! Pirates’ Christmas! Saturday, Nov 10, 2012 Poplar Tent Marketplace Huntersville, NC 28078 ARRRRGH! It’s foolish pleasures and pirate’s treasures! Special Pirate Entertainment scheduled all weekend long! Start your Holiday shopping and save at the Fairhaven Village Marketplace! Spend over $200 and receive two FREE $20 Renaissance Festival Tickets for our final weekend (one offer per person)! Dress as your favorite scurrrrvy dog and win prizes in the Pirate’s Costume Contests held at the The Haven, left of the Joust Arena, at 3:30 for Children and 4:30 for adults. Experienced archers will attempt to scare away the Pirate invasion by displaying their skills in the annual Archery Competition. The competition will be held at The Haven, left of the Joust Arena, from 1pm - 3:30pm. Archers interested in participating can click here for details. royalfaires.com/carolina
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Destinations 92nd Veterans Day Celebration in Warsaw Sat, November 10, 8am – 4pm Downtown Warsaw, NC 28398 Join the town of Warsaw as they celebrate freedom at the oldest consecutive Veterans Day Celebration in America. townofwarsawnc.com Valdese Christmas In November Sat, November 10, 9am – 4pm Old Rock School Valdese, NC 28690 Christmas craft show with over 30 craft vendors showcasing their Christmas decorations and gifts, door prizes and entertainment. This is a great chance to get unique Christmas gifts! visitvaldese.com Downtown Kernersville, NC Cruise-In Sat, November 10, 6pm – 9pm Downtown Kernersville, NC Cruise-In, through October All Makes / All Models Live Music / Food / Door Prizes / Homemade Baked Goods 50/50 Drawing for Local Charities Hosted by the AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America) Old Salem Chapter “6 Days in November” 2012 Nov 13 – 18, 2012 229 North Spruce Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Six days of events focused on the arts, hosted in Winston-Salem, the “city of the arts.” Join us to experience “A Feast for the Senses” in the performing and visual arts to include the Smithsonian’s Romare Bearden - A Black Odyssey hosted at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art. Also enjoy the 49th Annual Piedmont Craftsmen Fair, ballet, theatre, symphony, wine and cuisine - hosted by the Arts Council of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County. The Polar Express Nov 16 – 17, 2012 Bryson City Train Depot The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a special visit at the “North Pole.” Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. The train arrives to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa boards the train greeting each child and presenting them with their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot. 31st Annual Seagrove Pottery Festival Nov 17 – 18, 2012 528 Old Plank Rd Seagrove, NC 27341 Join the largest pottery community in the U.S. as they come together with traditional crafts people to sell their wares. Featuring potters market, auction of signed and dated pottery, demonstrations, and food vendors. The National Gingerbread House Competition & Display™ Nov 20, 2012 – Jan 2, 2013 Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa Asheville, NC 28804 Contestants from across the country bring their architectural masterpieces to The Grove Park Inn for display over the holidays. Delight in the imagination shown in these sugar-and-spice creations, strolling through
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Destinations the competition is a sure way to be swept up in the holiday spirit. There is no admission charge to view the entries to the National Gingerbread House Competition. In addition to the gingerbread overload, see the beautiful holiday displays throughout and warm by the giant fireplaces in the grand lobby. Pick up a map in the lobby to find the various areas where the entries are displayed. groveparkinn.com Trail of Lights Nov 20 – Dec 24, 2012 Waldensian Trail of Faith Valdese, NC 28690 In its 11th year, this event continues to be a favorite of the holiday season. Using close to 100,000 lights, this beautiful Christmas light display is unique because it not only showcases the traditional Christmas theme but also includes several displays intertwined with Waldensian Culture. The gift shop is open and ready to serve hot chocolate. Volunteers are very knowledgable in Waldensian History. visitvaldese.com Tree Lighting Ceremony Fri, November 23, 7pm – 10pm Downtown Franklin Franklin, NC 28734 Candlelight Service on the Square. Music and free hot cider and cookies. renewingfranklin.org Christmas at Korner’s Folly Nov 23 – 24, 2012 413 South Main Street Kernersville, NC 27284 Tour all 22 rooms of Korner’s Folly beautifully decorated in traditional Victorian Christmas decor. Extended hours, candlelight tours available. kornersfolly.org NC Holiday Flotilla Nov 23 – 24, 2012 321 Causeway Drive Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 A fun-filled family weekend including the Tree Lighting in Town Park and our Anchors Away Party on Friday evening, the Festival in the Park on Saturday featuring arts and crafts, food, children’s activities and an antique car show and the spectacular lighted boat parade and increasingly impressive fireworks on Saturday evening. Voted one of the Top 20 Must See Event in the Southeast. visitwrightsvillebeachnc.com Christmas in Danbury Sun, November 25, 6pm – 9pm Danbury, NC 27016 Visit downtown Danbury and be welcomed by Arts Council members wearing Old English dress. The Dan River Art Market, with its wooden floors and appealing display cases, rings with eclectic music traditions, including bluegrass, country and Moravian band music. stokesarts.org Cars and Coffee Gathering Charlotte Sat, December 1, 8am – 9am NC Music Factory 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. Its that time again hopefully the rain will stay away and we’ll have a great weekend to get together! Please remember to be respectful of the property and towards each other, we don’t want to lose the support from our new home.
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Visit the only museum dedicated to Airborne & Special Operations
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he Airborne & Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville is the only facility in the world that tells the comprehensive history of the U.S. Airborne and Special Forces. North Carolina has a long association with military training facilities and features military-themed attractions throughout the state with a special emphasis on Fayetteville and Cumberland County, the home of Fort Bragg, which houses the U.S. Army Airborne Forces and Special Forces, as well as U.S. Army Forces Command and U.S. Army Reserve Command. The Airborne & Special Operations Museum focuses on parachute and glider borne troops and the special operations forces and the heroic feats of this unique sector of the armed forces from its inception in 1940 to present-day operations. It features artifacts, life-size dioramas, audio and visual displays, and a 24-seat motion simulator that allows visitors to get the experience
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North Carolina Spotlights 543 One-of-a-Kind Experiences W
ith evocative photos and text, the state travel office captures 543 experiences that can be found only in North Carolina. The number 543 represents the driving distance between Manteo on the coast and Murphy in the mountains, the state’s alliterative (though not actual) east-west bookends.
of a helicopter attack. The facility is part of the Army museum system. The Fayetteville area has several military-based attractions including the 82nd Airborne Museum and JFK Special Warfare Museum.
Located in downtown Fayetteville, the Airborne & Special Operations Museum is part of the U.S. Army Museum System and tells the story of Army airborne and special operations units from 1940 to the present. Museum hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon – 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday; open Federal holiday Mondays. For more information call 910.643.2774 or visit the website at www.asomf.org.
“Project 543 uses unique experiences to reflect what people love about North Carolina,” said Lynn Minges, the N.C. Department of Commerce’s Assistant Secretary of Tourism, Marketing and Global Branding. “We don’t just talk the talk about jaw-dropping scenery, outdoor adventures and intriguing history. We give you wild mustangs on Shackleford Banks, mountain biking at the East’s highest ski area and the nation’s largest natural habitat zoo.” “Project 543 will inspire travelers from Manteo to Murphy and beyond to explore one-of-a-kind places — a winery in an old jail, golf games to brag about, a burial ground that will haunt you and a furniture market that will amaze you,” Minges said. “It’s a site to visit again and again, just like North Carolina.” The collection can be accessed at project543.visitnc.com
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The Mysterious Brown Mountain Lights
There’s no explanation of why you see lights in these mountains at night By Sherry Jackson
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ysterious lights have been appearing at Brown Mountain in the Linville Gorge area of North Carolina for hundreds of years. According to Cherokee legend, around 1200 A.D. a great battle was fought between the Cherokee and Catawba Indians at Brown Mountain and the mysterious lights are from the Indian maidens still searching for their men who died in battle. Many people have tried to explain the origin of the lights over the years. In 1771, a German scientist explained the lights as inflamed nitrous vapors, but that was instantly disputed. A 1913 U.S. Geological Survey concluded that they were headlights from a locomotive, but when the tracks washed away three years later and people continued to see the lights that theory also was thrown out. During the early 1900s, the mysterious lights were thought to be aliens, and Brown Mountain was even featured in an American pulp magazine, The Argosy, telling people to go see the UFOs at Brown Mountain.
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The lights have been reported as being white, red, yellow, orange and blue. They’ve been described looking like large balls of fire to small candle lights and from floating near the ground to rising up high into the sky. Bluegrass musician Scotty Wiseman wrote a song titled “Legend of the Brown Mountain Lights,” and National Geographic has called Brown Mountain one of the three best places to experience a natural wonder. A symposium held last February intended to “finally solve the mystery of this strange phenomenon.” Burke County tourism director Ed Phillips brought in two notable experts, Joshua Warren, a paranormal investigator, and Daniel Caton, a professor of physics and astronomy at Appalachian State University, both of whom have been studying the lights for years. The two men spent an entire afternoon duking it out between paranormal and science, exploring different theories, but in the end the lights remained a mystery.
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Paranormal investigator Joshua Warren has been visiting Brown Mountain since his family took him camping there as a kid. On one such camping trip, Joshua says, he saw a ball of light climbing up through the trees and ascending into the sky. He’s been returning with equipment and other investigators ever since.
Where to see the lights: The best viewing location is probably Brown Mountain Overlook, on Highway 181 between mile marker 20 and 21. Wiseman’s View is another good viewing location but it’s a little harder to get to. It’s located on a gravel road about 5 miles south of Linville Falls on State Road 1238.
As professor Caton says, what happens at Brown Mountain is up to your own interpretation. “All we have here are lights on a mountain. There are very few places on this earth where you can still go and explore these types of mysteries.”
When to go: The best time to see them is at night. More reports also happen right after it rains. Although the lights have been reported at all times of the year, most believe October and November to be the best times.
One local story recounts that in 1982 Morganton resident Tommie Hunter said he actually touched the lights at the Hwy.181 overlook. He had looked over the edge and saw a ball of light that was hovering, and he touched it. Tommie said it felt like he had stuck his finger in a light socket. Six other people were with Tommie that night and all corroborated his story.
This article originally appeared in Carolina Country Magazine. Sherry Jackson is a travel writer based in Greenville, South Carolina. For more great southern destinations, please visit www.seethesouth.com .
So are the lights real? Joshua Warren and professor Caton say that’s not even the question anymore. The question now is: What are they? For now, at least, they are simply one of North Carolina’s greatest mysteries.
Seeing the Brown Mountain Lights Plan your visit: The town of Morganton is the starting point to view the lights. Check Burke County’s tourism website (www.discoverburkecounty.com) and www.brownmountainlights.com for travel information and special Brown Mountain Light events (including tours led by Joshua Warren, where you can be certified as a “Brown Mountain Investigator”).
Learn more about the North Carolina Yadkin Valley Wineries or Plan a Day Trip to South Carolina’s Dark Corner?
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Nostalgic Boat Tours and Day-Tripping Fun at Lake Norman
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laid-back and more fun for the kids. Start your day-tripping adventure with some time to spare before boarding the “Queen” and take a walk to the docks where you can feed some of the biggest koi fish you’ll ever see! The captain will welcome you aboard the Catawba Queen as you walk up the gangway. There is seating on the upper and main decks, but if you want to feel the breeze in your hair and get a better view, sit on the upper deck. Queens Landing
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Girl’s Guide to Very Surry G
et away for a night with just the girls. Catch up with your girlfriends over a glass of wine, shop ‘til you drop in our quaint downtown stores and antique emporiums, and sit back and relax as you treat yourselves to a little spa time. This is just the trip for girls who just want to have fun! Start the weekend off right - with a Yadkin Valley winery tour. On Day one, visit some of the many vineyards in Surry County. There’s plenty to do in the Yadkin Valley for wine lovers - tours of the grounds and delicious tastings of North Carolina wine and more. Consider stopping at Brushy Mountain Winery, which is right in downtown Elkin. Then, enjoy a casual lunch in town and spend the afternoon browsing the one-of-kind shops and galleries on Main Street. When you’re ready to unwind, have dinner at the sophisticated Twenty One and Main Restaurant and Wine Bar. Then, head to Mount Airy’s new wine bar, Uncorked, for a girl’s night out. On Day two, spend a refreshing
morning at the Infinity Day Spa. Facials, massages, pedicures and lunch are all included in your Girlfriend Getaway travel package. After getting pampered, go to
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s with most of the “best drives,” the destination isn’t really the main point here. It’s more about being in the right car, on the right road, and with the right traveling companion. After all, the joy is often more in the going than in the getting there, especially if you happen to be driving a BMW or a MINI. The fun begins when you leave I-40 West and head south on the Blue Ridge Parkway. You’ll pass through at least six tunnels before turning south again on HWY 275. Along this winding eight mile stretch in the Pisgah National Forest, there are two very unusual waterfalls nestled along the bi-way. Visitors can literally slide down the face of Slick Rock Falls or walk behind Looking Glass Falls. They’re easy to miss but worth the stop, if only to watch others enjoy nature at its finest. When you find yourself entering Brevard, don’t miss O.P. Taylor’s Fine Toys. It’s located right in the center of downtown and is surrounded by unique specialty shops and antique stores.
It’s known among collector car enthusiasts for the Highlands Classic Vintage Car Festival that departs from downtown each year on its week long rally through the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia.
The trek from Brevard to Highlands is both scenic and challenging with lots of overlooks and switchbacks. The town of Highlands may be one of the best kept secrets in the North Carolina mountains.
The accommodations in Highlands are first rate with everything from quaint bed and breakfasts and historic inns to luxury suite hotels. Located in the middle of town, Old Edwards Inn in a must see. Continued On Page 25
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Honored on the National Registry of Historic Places, the original building, constructed in 1878, has undergone a $10 million renovation and expansion, placing it among the world’s elite and most luxurious inns. Recommended lodging, in addition to Old Edwards Inn, is the Mountain High Inn with fireplaces and jacuzzis, and the rustic elegance of Michel’s (reserve a honeymoon cottage).
scenic overlooks. Cap off the trip by returning on Hwy 64 towards Franklin. A pleasant walk from the highway is Dry Falls with a path behind the falls, or you can literally drive your BMW or MINI under the 120 foot Bridal Vail Falls. Hwy 23 takes you back to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The round trip makes a great weekend getaway. Call Lee Davis for more information 336.788.3333.
Favorite places to dine? Highlands has long been noted for unique nationally acclaimed restaurants. Try Louis Michaud’s, Lakeside, or On the Veranda for Sunday champagne brunch. It’s been said that Highlands is where nature spends the summer. I can’t imagine another place with more waterfalls and
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Film Junkies Guide to North Carolina Grandfather Mountain Grandfather Mountain is on U.S 221 North one mile south of the intersection with the Blue Ridge Parkway and two miles north of Linville It is open daily year-round except for Christmas and Thanksgiving, weather permitting in winter. The hours are 8 A.m. until dusk. An admission fee is charged. For information, call 800-4687325 or visit www.grandfather.com
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randfather Mountain is “the face of all Heaven come to earth,” according to no less an authority than John Muir, the noted conservationist and naturalist. Can’t get much more cinematic than that! Many filmmakers have climbed the mountain over the years to capture the beauty and traditions of the highest peak in the Blue Ridge, considered the most biologically diverse mountain in eastern North America. Also, a certain Best Picture starring Tom Hanks did a brief “run-through” scene at Grandfather. Visitors enjoy Grandfather Mountain’s hiking, wildlife, and famous Mile High Swinging Bridge. Grandfather hosts the annual Highland Games and the “Singing on the Mountain” gospel gathering each summer. Over a hundred Scottish clans and societies celebrate their traditional dance, music, and athletics during the Highland Games, which are featured in This Time Each Year, a documentary narrated by celebrated Tar Heel singer/ songwriter Mike Cross. Singing on the Mountain is a free, all day gospel
sing, church bazaar, and dinner held in MacRae Meadows. Almost every well-known preacher, gospel singer, and group has appeared, as have Johnny Cash, Roy Clark, and Doc Watson. People still talk about the 1963 message delivered by western North Carolina’s own Billy Graham. A surprising number of non-gospel celebrities have also appeared over the years, including Bob Hope and Jerry Lewis. This event has also been featured in several documentaries. At the park’s Museum Theater, a lifesized statue of Mildred the Bear greets visitors. Mildred was named during a segment of Arthur Smith’s popular regional television series. The theatre shows short films made primarily at Grandfather Mountain by the “Grandfather” of tourism Hugh
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Film junkies will want to check out the summit parking lot at the beginning of the Bridge Trail. This was the location for the final scene with Natasha Richardson in The Handmaid’s Tale And of course, you’ll want to see the “Forrest Gump Curve,” where Forrest (Tom Hanks) runs across Grandfather’s summit. This famed spot is three curves up from the nature museum. Interestingly, in this scene, Forrest is actually Tom Hanks’s brother, used as a stand-in for the second-unit shot. But since Tom had that beautiful Saturday in October off, he decided to hang out on Grandfather Mountain with the crew.
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