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.
Music in the Mountains 2025
The music scene in North Carolina’s High Country is hot all year long, even when the temperatures outside are at their lowest.
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