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Old Us-70 Gets Do-over In Nc


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Well, a small stretch of it between McDowell and Buncombe up in the mountains. It is now known as Point Lookout Trail for biking and hiking. And...it will take you to the old tourist spot of the same name. The NCDOT, several municipalities, US Forest Service and a few private landowners cooperated on it.

 

Point Lookout was a popular stopping point and overlook on Old US-70. Founded in the 1920s, it had an observatiobn deck, huge flagpole, and restaurant overlooking Royal Gorge. Also, there was Sally the brown bear who was a popular attraction kept on the grounds.

 

There was an oldpostcard offered on e-Bay for $4.95, and three photos at www.gribblenation.com/ncpics/old10/lookout2.html

 

Nice going you Tarheels.

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