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Once known as the Lost Province due
to its early isolation, Alleghany County is now known as the Unspoiled
Province because of its preserved, scenic beauty and undeveloped outdoors.
Located on the
Eastern Continental Divide in northwestern North Carolina, this Unspoiled
Province is nestled between ancient rivers and age-old mountains that reach
splendid heights of 3,000 to 4,000 feet.
The area's charm
and pleasant atmosphere is matched by a comfortable and gentle climate. Even on
the hottest days of summer, a cool refreshing breeze is guaranteed by the lofty
elevation.
For the visitor
seeking recreation, there are miles of hiking trail in the the state and
national parks -- Stone Mountain and New River State Park and Blue Ridge Parkway
-- as well as along county back roads
Canoe outfitters offer canoes, kayaks, rafts and tubes for
floats down the New and Little Rivers. For the angler, the rivers and streams
are famous native trout, small mouth bass, musky and good fishing.
New River
Campground and Canoe
286 US Highway 21 North
Sparta, NC 28675
RiverCamp USA
Jay and Joanne Reid, Owners
P.O. Box 9
Piney Creek, NC 28663
Riverside Canoe & Tube Rental
2966 Garvey Bridge Rd., Chestnut Hill section of Ashe County
PO Box 1264
West Jefferson, NC 28694
For the golfer, the mountains offer a unique challenge
impossible to duplicate on a flat landscape and a number of local golf courses
are open to the public.
Crestview Golf Course
248 Crestview Lane
Ennice, NC 28623
New River Country Club
1273 Golf Course Road
PO Box 403
Sparta, NC 28675
Olde Beau Golf Club
Olde Beau Boulevard
PO Box 32
Roaring Gap, NC 28668
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