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NC 181

Brown Mountain Lights a mystery, but the area’s roads certainly aren’t

February 8, 2023 by Michael E. Gouge

As mountains go, it doesn’t look very impressive, yet the lore surrounding Brown Mountain keeps visitors to the busy overlook on N.C. 181 staring at the squat, rectangular ridge. The high-pitched shriek and low rumble of passing sport bikes and cruisers fill the air as the overlook’s visitors seem to ignore the more dramatic peak of Table Rock behind them and stare in wonder … [Read more...] about Brown Mountain Lights a mystery, but the area’s roads certainly aren’t

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