Author Archives: Boone Planner

Daniel Boone Park is home to Horn in the West, Daniel Boone Native Gardens, the Watauga County Farmers’ Market and other facilities. map illustration by Marquis Halback  Originally published: 2012-02-07  from Watauga Democrat A Vision for Daniel Boone Park by Anna … Continue reading →

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE WATAUGA COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING PUBLIC COMMENT  The Watauga County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, January 26, 2012, at 5:30pm at the Watauga County Commissioners’ Board Room at 814 West King Street in Boone, NC. Watauga County TDA staff … Continue reading →

This post is adapted from a recent press release. Grant Will Rehabilitate Boone Fork Trail and Portion of Mountains-to-Sea Trail on Parkway The Watauga County Tourism Development Authority (WTDA) has just received a $75,000 grant from the North Carolina Recreation Trails Program … Continue reading →

The path of least resistance, or the easiest, cheapest, and most efficient way to solve a problem, is often sought and preferred by decision-makers. And considering the qualities of such a path and the nature of many problems, this is … Continue reading →

Since my 14 year-old daughter, Taylor, will be going to high school next year, and I, well, just needed a vacation, we decided a 21 day cross-country road trip was in order. More than an opportunity to force my teenager … Continue reading →

Thanks to Watauga County’s tremendous staff, led by JV Potter, the construction of Watauga Gorge Park is well underway. If you get a chance, take a look at this new park located at the intersection of Hwy. 321 and Old … Continue reading →

On Sunday, May 1st at 2pm, Watauga County, Watauga County Tourism Development Authority (WCTDA), and Boone Area Cyclists (BAC) will host the official opening of Rocky Knob Park’s first 1.6 mile mountain biking trail. While a grand opening is being planned … Continue reading →

Fifteen months ago, Watauga County, in partnership with the Watauga County Tourism Development Authority (WCTDA), completed the land purchase for what is now home to Rocky Knob Park. This 185-acre park will ultimately be anchored by 7-9 miles of unique, … Continue reading →