Boone: Recognized as an Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Destination in the Southeast
Recognized as an Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Destination in the Southeast
Sips and Trips of the High Country
Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries in North Carolina’s High Country Give You a Taste of Mountain Character
Blowing Rock: Crown of the Blue Ridge
Blowing Rock has been a tourist destination for more than 130 years.
High Country Hiking Trails
The High Country has hundreds of miles of hiking trails to explore with varying lengths, terrain and difficulties.
High Thrills in the High Country
A lot of people look to the High Country as a place to relax and unwind, and it’s certainly an ideal location for kicking back. By Arielle Patterson, with updates by Julie Matthews However, others are born with a yearning for adventure, and it’s these people who look to the High Country as a place to […]
Capture the Mountains
Meet Photographer Leslie Restivo and the Beautiful places in High Country’s Mountains Throughout the Seasons By Julie Matthews / Photo above courtesy of Leslie Restivo We are beyond grateful to professional photographer Leslie Restivo for allowing us to feature her images once again as the cover photography of the High Country Visitors Guide. As a […]
Music in the Mountains 2026
The music scene in North Carolina’s High Country is hot all year long, even when the temperatures outside are at their lowest.
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 of wildlife species including black bears, elk, eagles, river otters and many more. The region has a number of wildlife-focused organizations and programs that educate the community about species in the area and help care […]
Welcome to North Carolina’s High Country
Refresh in North Carolina’s High Country
Leave Only Footprints
8 Park Etiquette Rules for Responsible Outdoor Recreation