High Country Articles
Stay in the know on all the High Country area attractions, things to do, rainy day activities, food, shopping plus much more!
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Banner Elk
Celebrate the Star-Spangled Banner Elk Fourth of July!
Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival
Sept. 15-19, 2026: the Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival transforms the scenic High Country into a sprawling, open-air studio, inviting artists and art lovers alike to witness the magic of creation in real-time.
Cuisine in the High Country
Serving Up Mountain Scenery and Culinary Excellence Editorial By Arielle Patterson
Middle Fork Greenway
Connecting High Country Communities Through Nature and Art Editorial By
West Jefferson: Art and Adventure Awaits in West Jefferson
Escape the hustle and embrace a relaxed pace in West Jefferson
North Carolina’s Finest in the High Country
Experience the FINEST of North Carolina’s High Country from Silver
Meet the Mountaineers APPState
Appalachian State University, also known as App State, is a top-ranking public university located in downtown Boone
Boone: Recognized as an Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Destination in the Southeast
Recognized as an Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Destination in the Southeast
Sips and Trips of the High Country
Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries in North Carolina’s High Country Give You a Taste of Mountain Character
Blowing Rock: Crown of the Blue Ridge
Blowing Rock has been a tourist destination for more than 130 years.
High Country Hiking Trails
The High Country has hundreds of miles of hiking trails to explore with varying lengths, terrain and difficulties.
