North Carolina Trout Fishing

Trout fishing in the High Country

Catching Mountain Trout in the High Country By John M. Aydlett, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services The trout has been mythicized and immortalized by innumerable writers, outdoor sports editors and most fly-fishing storytellers. There are those who believe the only way to enjoy the gastronomical pleasures of trout is to pull one […]

What I Love about the High Country

Grandfather Mountain

By Jason Reagan The North Carolina High Country keeps climbing new heights as a premier destination and lifestyle choice. Forbes has ranked Boone as the fourth fastest growing small town in America. U.S. News & World Report named the area as one of the 10 best retirement destinations. Local counties rank as the healthiest in […]

A Day In Valle Crucis

Valle Crucis, North Carolina

Offering historic, rural charm, Valle Crucis was first settled over 200 years ago.