Summer Times 2021

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Natural wonder underground at

Linville Caverns BY JAMIE SHELL editor@averyjournal.com

L PHOTO SUBMITTED A mother and child observe formations along the walkway during a tour of Linville Caverns. The family attraction offers to both young and old the opportunity to see natural wonders centuries in the making.

ocated in northernmost McDowell County, Linville Caverns is an ideal destination for visitors of all

ages. The beauty of the mountains is echoed within Humpback Mountain and visitors are invited to explore the splendor and wonders nature created “inside a mountain” for numerous centuries. According to cavern officials, the Linville Caverns were unknown to mankind for centuries. In the early 1800s, a fishing expedition headed by Henry E. Colton, former state

geologist for the state of Tennessee, was astounded to see fish swimming in what appeared to be solid rock. A small opening in the mountainous terrain allowed them to enter the subterranean recess that is still home to native trout in an underground stream. On a tour, your guide will explain how the caverns were discovered, how the formations were created, how the caverns were created and show you any life inside the caverns. The caverns are a labyrinth of three levels. The bottom of the “bottomless lake” is the lower level, while the middle layer is the tour path. The above layer are chambers with floors of flowstone — a glass-

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like limestone formation too fragile to stand on. Linville Caverns was opened to the public in 1937. Since then, construction of pathways and the addition of a lighting system that has enhanced the safe touring experience. Andrew Quinn, manager of Linville Caverns, says people should visit the caverns, especially during the summer heat, to escape the high temperatures and enjoy spending time with family inside the coolness of a mountain. “It is 52 degrees in here all year long, so it gets nice and cool in here SEE WONDER ON PAGE 70

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Beer and Wine

6min
pages 172-175

Camping

2min
pages 168-171

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum

3min
pages 160-163

Take a tour down on the farm

3min
pages 166-167

Appalachian Theater

2min
pages 158-159

Ashe County Arts Council

3min
pages 156-157

Ensemble Stage

2min
page 150

Bring a dog along

4min
pages 140-141

Arts in the High Country

4min
pages 148-149

General Stores

7min
pages 136-139

Kids like to fish

3min
page 109

Watauga Lake

11min
pages 112-119

Fly Fishing

10min
pages 106-108

Equine Experiences

4min
pages 98-101

Cycling and Mountain Biking

7min
pages 92-95

Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show

2min
pages 102-105

Motorcycling

2min
pages 96-97

From the Mountains to the Sea

11min
pages 88-91

Pickleball

5min
pages 82-83

Disc golf

2min
pages 80-81

Linville Caverns

5min
pages 69-71

Hang gliding

4min
pages 78-79

Rock climbing in the High Country

4min
pages 75-76

Caving and spelunking opportunities

5min
pages 60-68

Zip lining

9min
pages 72-74

Indoor rock climbing

2min
page 77

Keeping the culture in Boone

3min
pages 48-59

Say ‘hello’ to the High Country

7min
pages 41-43

Flat Top Manor

2min
pages 38-39

Blue Ridge Parkway

11min
pages 25-30

Tweetsie

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pages 32-33

Grandfather Mountain

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pages 34-37

High Country Host

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Mystery Hill

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page 31

High Country Chambers of Commerce

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