Author Archives: Boone Planner

Guest Blog Post by Randy Johnson This Saturday’s predicted bright sunshine and mid-50s fall temps should be perfect for building more trail at Boone’s budding mountain bike park, Rocky Knob. The Boone Area Cyclists and a variety of other organizations … Continue reading →

The WCTDA awards Trail Dynamics with a contract to design and construct trail, with the assistance of Boone Area Cyclists, at Rocky Knob Park. On Thursday, July 29 at the Broyhill Inn in Boone at 6pm, the WCTDA will host … Continue reading →

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Photo by: Kristian Jackson The construction of Rocky Knob Park has commenced! Throughout the summer months, work crews will construct the 1,500′ linear road, 60+ parking spaces, and building pads for the adventure playground, bike skills area, and picnic shelters. By … Continue reading →

A guest blog post and video from Randy Johnson. Learn more about Randy Johnson @ www.randyjohnsonbooks.com In May 2010, National Park Service employees and volunteers cleared the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Tanawha Trail on Grandfather Mountain after a severe winter of snow and … Continue reading →

Watauga County, in partnership with the Watauga County Tourism Development Authority (WCTDA), has just received a $500,000 grant from the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) to assist with the acquisition and development for Rocky Knob Park. The 185-acre … Continue reading →

1. An erosion control plan/ grading plan for Rocky Knob has been submitted to the state for approval; by the end of May we should be permitted to move dirt 2. The WCTDA will soon release a Request for Proposals … Continue reading →

What a pleasure for the WCTDA to host the Boone Area Outdoor Recreation Summit! To the right, under ”THE PLAN” you’ll find some of the maps and site plans presented at the Summit. I still have another 15 or so to upload, but … Continue reading →