High Country Visitors' Guide

Tweetsie Christmas 2026

Nov. 27-Dec 30, 2026: On select evenings, Tweetsie Railroad transforms into a winter wonderland

Blowing Rock WinterFest 2027

January 28-31, 2027: This four-day extravaganza promises a delightful blend of winter fun for all ages.

Sugar Mountain’s Annual SugarFest 2026

Dec. 11-13, 2026: A Weekend of Winter Fun at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort

Boonerang Music Festival 2027

June 18-20, 2027: Artists with ties to the High Country return this summer.

Middle Fork Greenway

Connecting High Country Communities Through Nature and Art Editorial By Julie Matthews / Images supplied by Leila Jackson – Blue

Protecting High Country’s Wildlife

Wildlife Rescue Centers & Programs By Julie Matthews Western North Carolina is a nature-rich destination home to a wide variety

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