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★ North Carolina High Country Living the High Life By HannaH SHerk and Ivy LamB Clockwise from left: a view from Seven Devils; Hawksnest Zipline; Otter Falls; town entrance 144 july 2013 Seven Devils Some say that the town of Seven Devils was named for the seven unruly sons of a local mountain man. Others point to the seven rocky peaks visible from town. However mysterious the name, the allure of Seven Devils is obvious — big-time fun in a small-town package. Seven Devils is home to just 200 year-round residents, but it’s a home-away-from-home to many more who steal away to cabins on the weekends, or to anyone looking for a great vacation or second home. People come to ski, hike, fish, explore history, or sample the eclectic food and unique shopping (think local pottery and art, and old-time general stores). Centrally located between Boone, Banner Elk, and Blowing Rock, Seven Devils is the right combination of convenience, natural beauty, and mountain culture. sevendevils.net usairwaysmag.com Hawksnest Zipline Step off the wooden platform and soar through treetops, with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on every side. You’re at Hawksnest Zipline just outside Boone, which boasts some of the longest zip lines on the East Coast. Hawksnest features 20 lines, including four “mega zips” running for 2,000-plus feet (that’s longer than five football fields) and up to 200 feet high. Professional guides take riders through the canopy tours, and on the scenic tour kids as young as five can ride the zip line, making it a great activity for the whole family. Hawksnest is open year-round for thrill seekers to ride the four miles of zip lines. And in the winter, Hawksnest opens up 20 snow tubing lanes, which range from 400 to 1,000 feet long. hawksnestzipline.com. phOtOs (this page, clOckwise frOm left) cOurtesy Of tOwN Of seveN devils, hawksNest ZipliNe, tOwN Of seveN devils (2); (OppOsite, frOm left) kristiaN JacksON, cOurtesy Of OrigiNal mast geNeral stOre (2) Where to shop, play, and stay in the High Country http://www.sevendevils.net http://www.hawksnestzipline.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - July 2013

US Airways - July 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Family-Friendly Vacations
Wine & Dine: The Other Portland
Great Tastes: Benjamin Steakhouse
Wine & Dine: A Crafty Measure
Diversions: Fresh as You Please
Great Tastes: Savor
Great Escapes: Now Resorts & Spas
Adventure: Climbing Mt. Rainier
Travel Feature: Grand Cayman, the Epicure's Island
US Airways: Top Dogs
Special Section: Northwest Arkansas
Golf: Primland, a Course Apart
Special Section: North Carolina High Country
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - July 2013