Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 010 January 2012 | Page 17

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A Most Unusual Yet Official
Morganton Trail Guide
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ant to learn about Wineries and Breweries, Art,
History, and Hiking in Morganton? The regions’ tourism
marketing arm has just released a new booklet of various trail themes in the area.
This 16-page fold out brochure features breath-taking
photography, helpful maps,
and unique facts about Morganton and Burke County.
Tagged as the “Trailhead of
Western North Carolina” Morganton is home to so many
exciting adventures in the
Pisgah National Forest, Lake
James, South Mountains and
Catawba River. Ed Phillips,
Direc tor of Tourism t here
says, “This Trail Guide captures the essence of our area
with enough information to
allow the reader to explore
their own interests inside the
county.”
The booklet features the
infamous “Brown Mountain
L ig hts,” f i lm lo c at ions for
The Last of the Mohicans and
many other facts the reader
will find captivating. There is
an Auto and Motorcycle Trail
section for touring the county
with curvy, mountain roads
leading the way through the
National Forest and surrounding rural areas.
The Trailhead of WNC Visitor Center is located in downtown Morganton. The Center
has area maps, attraction brochures, and a friendly, knowl-

edgeable staff to help you plan
a trip to the area. Morganton
is about 1.5 hours northwest
of Charlotte and 2 hours from
the Piedmont-Triad area. The
Visitor C enter is op en 8-5
Monday thru Friday and Saturday 9-2.
Visit www.trailheadwnc.com
or call 888-462-2921 to plan
your visit.

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