Watauga County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Jim Deal, adresses the crowd at the Rocky Knob Park groundbreaking. Chairman Deal emphasized how this project demonstrates "how government should work," by highlighting the successful partnerships among local government, private business, and nonprofits groups that have brought this project to fruition.
Representatives from the Watauga County Board of Commissioners, Watauga County Tourism Development Authority Board of Directors, Watauga County Parks and Recreation, and members of Boone Area Cyclists were all on hand for the groundbreaking. Let's move some dirt!
Introducing Mr. JV Potter, an employee of Watauga County who is leading the parking area grading efforts. If you see him around, thank him!
This marks a great milestone in our progress towards making Boone the best outdoor recreation destination in Eastern America. Congratulations to the Watauga Tourism Development Authority for having the vision to make this mountain bike park a reality. Thanks to Eric Woolridge and Wright Tilley for their considerable efforts to bring the vision of the TDA board to fruition. Watch for many more achievements to come in the next few years. These efforts will benefit local citizens and will attract many more visitors to the High Country to seek out all the new and exciting recreational amenities that the Watauge TDA is developing!