Cuisine in the High Country
Serving Up Mountain Scenery and Culinary Excellence Editorial By Arielle Patterson Adventure and exploration abound in the High Country. Whether you’re flying across the treetops on a zipline or hiking to the peak of Grandfather Mountain, you’re sure to have a new experience when you visit. Treat your taste buds to a new adventure by indulging […]
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, […]
North Carolina’s Finest in the High Country
Experience the FINEST of North Carolina’s High Country from Silver Springs Farm Estates—a picturesque, gated community just one mile from the heart of Banner Elk. With only a limited number of homesites remaining, this is your chance to secure a ready-to-build lot in one of the area’s most desirable mountain settings. Relax in the gated […]
Blowing Rock: Crown of the Blue Ridge
Blowing Rock has been a tourist destination for more than 130 years.
Welcome to North Carolina’s High Country
Refresh in North Carolina’s High Country
Discover the Distinctive Shops of the High Country
Shopping in the High Country In the High Country, you’ll find it’s easy to shop a century-old general store and chic new boutique in the same trip. From the vibrant downtown shops of Boone to antiques in Blowing Rock and beyond, a getaway in the High Country is not complete without a keepsake from your […]
Home Buying in the High Country
If you love visiting the High Country, consider purchasing your own home here.