Year-Round High Country
Experience everything High Country has to offer through all the seasons Photos by Leslie Restivo Spring Eventually the temperatures warm, the snow clears and the mountainside becomes lush with greenery and wildflowers. Rhododendrons brighten up the mountainous landscape with their vibrant pink and purple blooms. Springtime is a perfect time for outdoor adventures in the […]
Middle Fork Greenway
Connecting High Country Communities Through Nature and Art Editorial By Julie MatthewsImages supplied by Leila Jackson – Blue Ridge Conservancy The Middle Fork Greenway is a scenic multi-use recreational trail threading through parts of the High Country for all to enjoy the outdoors. From running and walking to rollerblading and skateboarding to cycling and strolling, […]
Banner Elk
Artsy Summers, Colorful Autumns & Snowy Winters
High Country Hiking Trails
The High Country has hundreds of miles of hiking trails to explore with varying lengths, terrain and difficulties.
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
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.
Greenway Trail
For a relaxed hiking experience, traverse the Greenway Trail.
Waterfalls with Fairly Easy Access
One amazing perk of mountain life is the abundance of waterfalls
Outdoor Activities in the Boone, Blowing Rock, And Banner Elk
Relax and Unwind with Outdoor Activities in the High Country