Celebrating decades of family fun and social gatherings, Mountain Pines Campground marks its 100 years this month. A three-day weekend celebration is planned Aug. 12 through 14. It is open to the public and will include family activities, entertainment and food. Mountain Pines was founded in 1922 and was called Newill’s Grove Picnic Area, general manager Forrest Johnson said.

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One of the oldest campgrounds in the country is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Mountain Pines Campground was born as the Newill’s...