High Thrills in the High Country

Bike riding

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 […]

The Four Seasons of High Country

Mountains with flowers

North Carolina’s High Country, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a place full of beauty, adventure and fun year-round.

Fly Fishing

Trout Fly Fishing. Photo Courtesy of Explore Boone

Cast a Line in the Waters of the High Country

Tweetsie Christmas 2025

Tweetsie Christmas 2019 at Tweetsie Railroad

Nov. 28-Dec 30, 2025: On select evenings, Tweetsie Railroad transforms into a winter wonderland

Hiking to Linville Falls

Linville Falls

Linville Falls, a majestic cascade plunging 90 feet over a sheer cliff face, is a must-visit for any nature enthusiast.