Every third weekend in October, since 1978, thousands come to Banner Elk for the annual Woolly Worm Festival.
Image from Todd Bush Your Guide to Seeing the High Country Fall Foliage There’s never a bad time to visit the charming mountain towns within
“Horn in the West,” the longest-running cultural attraction in the High Country, is the perfect blend of family-friendly entertainment and history.
No matter what the season, there is always a variety of activities and events happening.
By Julie Matthews One wonderful perk of mountain life is the abundance of waterfalls. Setting out on a hike, whether short or long, with the
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
Blowing Rock has been a tourist destination for more than 130 years.
The High Country has hundreds of miles of hiking trails to explore with varying lengths, terrain and difficulties.
By Arielle Patterson, with updates by Julie MatthewsPhoto Above Courtesy of Sky Valley Zip Tours Alot of people look to the High Country as a
