Public Parks in Boone

Boone, North Carolina public parks

For a more low-key outdoor adventure, visit one of the local parks and greenways in Boone.

Foggy Mountain Gem Mine

Foggy Mountain Gem Mine in Boone

If you’re visiting Boone, make time for gem mining at Foggy Mountain Gem Mine, one of Boone’s best attractions.

Ski Resorts in the High Country

ski resorts in Boone, ski resorts in Banner Elk, ski resorts in Blowing Rock

Skiing in Boone is an incredible experience and these nationally-recognized ski resorts make the experience even more memorable.

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 […]