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Preserve the Awe

Make it Your Nature to protect the NC mountains

The Boone area's natural, awe-inspiring beauty has moved countless explorers, artists, musicians, scientists, and others throughout its history. The gently rolling mountains are tinted all shades of blue by the chemical isoprene, which is naturally emitted by local tree species. In fact, the area is home to many rare endemic species of flora and fauna, without which these mountains just wouldn't be the same.

Experience the magic of discovering a rare colorful salamander near a clean mountain stream. Spend a day taking in the pleasant scent of spring wildflowers or watching fluffy snowflakes fall from above. Let the bright Milky Way take your breath away along the Blue Ridge Parkway, where light pollution is minimal at night. While you fall in love with awe-inspiring Boone, you'll find plenty of reasons to preserve it.

The Mile High Swinging pedestrian Bridge as seen from above connecting two peaks atop Grandfather Mountain.

Plan Ahead and Prepare

Learn about parks and attractions before visiting. Pack the appropriate food, water, and layers for the season's weather.

A person in a green jacket, wearing a purple backpack, walks away down a wooded path.

Stick to Trails and Sidewalks

Keep to designated trails and campsites, practice waterfall safety, follow posted signage, be cautious, and stay within your party's skill level.

A floating "trash trout" devices traps and collects floating litter on a Boone river.

Trash Your Trash

Pack it in, pack it out. Place any and all waste in a garbage bag to dispose of properly. Don't forget pet & human waste!

Vibrant orange flowers and light green leaves pop with a pale blue cloudy sky behind.

Leave It As You Found It

Instead of handling them, take pictures of flowers and insects. Don’t stack river rocks to be sure to protect salamanders and other habitats.

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Be Careful With Fire

Check local regulations, gather wood locally, and burn wood completely to ash.

A black bear stands in a rocky clearing.

Keep Wildlife Wild

Observe all wildlife from a safe distance. Store food securely and never feed a wild animal.

A group of disc golfers is seen between blades of grass in the foreground.

BE CONSIDERATE AND SHARE THE OUTDOORS

Be respectful of others so Boone's natural spaces will be welcoming and relaxing for all. Generally, those walking uphill have the right of way.

A statue of local legend, Doc Watson, playing guitar is adorned with flowers in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Preserve the Awe

Hurricane Helene recently impacted Boone and surrounding areas. Find out how you can help Preserve Boone's Awe on your next trip.

Preservation Pro Tips:

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Three cyclists on the Blue Ridge Parkway's Linn Cove Viaduct, a bridge that weaves along the side of a mountain.

The Eco-conscious Travelers' Guide to Boone

A man stands by a tall wooden wall-ride element at Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park with a mountain scene in the background.

Preservation Pro Tips with Kristian Jackson

Two children are seen in blue river tubes floating on the river. One smiles big for the camera while the other leans over their tube to splash the other.

Preservation Pro Tips with Kelly McCoy

Mountain runner

Preservation Pro Tips with Dr. Ray Russell

A man leans against the door frame of an old cabin with a long rifle in one hand and a small hatchet lowered in the other hand. He's dressed in frontier garb with a wide brim hat.

A Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Boone

Someone with sandals, shorts, and a green jacket walks on a dirt path under lush green trees, alongside a river.

Mountain-to-Sea Trail Day Hikes

A lush Linville Gorge is seen from a rugged overlook with blooming pink rhododendrons in the foreground.

Wildflower Wandering

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A woman wearing a helmet walks across a narrow bridge while clipped into a wire above her.

Ecotourism

A group stands by several buckets of livestakes, ready to volunteer for Watauga Riverkeeper.

Voluntourism

The App State Solar Vehicle is pictured racing across a track.

Sustainable Orgs

A white house with a green roof is pictured in front of a cloudy blue sky.

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Santa Claus sits in a wooden rocking chair at Mast General Store, as a little girl in a red dress approaches with a candy cane.

Two young hikers are accompanied by an adult woman as they cross a wooden bridge beneath a canopy of red and gold autumn leaves.

A woman in a white sweater and a man in red flannel view the beautiful fall foliage from the side of the Blue Ridge Parkway.