Moving Forward After the Storm
The High Country community has banded together and reopened for business since the havoc Hurricane Helene wreaked in September 2024.
Gem Mining A Modern Day Treasure Hunt
A Modern Day Treasure Hunt
Destination: West Jefferson
Escape the hustle and embrace a relaxed pace in West Jefferson
Destination: Valle Crucis
Rustic, Rural Charm and Rich History
Middle Fork Greenway
Naturally Connecting the Communities of the High Country By Julie Matthews The Middle Fork Greenway, a Blue Ridge Conservancy project, is a significant community endeavor in progress in North Carolina’s High Country. With the goal of “Connecting Blowing Rock to Boone Naturally,” the multi-use recreational trail is currently in development with initial segments already open […]
The Four Seasons of High Country
North Carolina’s High Country, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a place full of beauty, adventure and fun year-round.
Shopping in the High Country
Discover the Distinctive Shops of the High Country
A Taste of High Country Cuisine
Serving Up Mountain Scenery and Culinary Excellence
Fly Fishing
Cast a Line in the Waters of the High Country