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
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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
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Woolly Worm Festival 2026
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When you visit Blowing Rock during fall, be sure to take in the views from these locations.
Things to Do this Winter in Boone 2025-2026
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Horseback Riding in Banner Elk
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Where to View the Fall Colors in Banner Elk
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Your Guide to Seeing the High Country Fall Foliage
Where to View the Fall Colors in Boone
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Blowing Rock July 4th Parade
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Celebrate the Fourth of July in Banner Elk
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