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NC High Country Public Fishing LocationsThere are many great public fishing locations in the High Country of Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, West Jefferson whether you are looking for trout fishing, fly-fishing spots, pier locations, or boat access. We have a large variety of fish ranging ... View the full post »

NC High Country Rainy Day Activities for Kids are not your usual activities like going to the movies (you can do that anywhere!)  Here is our list of the best rainy day activities... View the full post »

Grandfather mountain Profile Trail Boone Hiking Adventures  Video From: The Adventure Collective

Explore Area Hiking Trails!  Our area offer several great hiking trails off the Blue Ridge Parkway and area state parks:  Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, New River State Park, Elk Knob State Park, Hebron Falls, Cascade Falls, Julian Price Memorial Park, Flat Top Towe... View the full post »

Tweetsie railroad Opening Day Friday April 2, 2021 -- The familiar "Tweet, tweet!" of Tweetsie Railroad's historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives will be heard throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains once again when Tweetsie opens its doors for the 2021 season. ... View the full post »

West Jefferson Featured In Our State Magazine West Jefferson was featured in the March edition of Our State magazine. This issue highlighted places to visit around the state, including Ashe County. To view the article, click HERE. A Guide to Down... View the full post »

UnSeen pass Street-Legal Roxor SXS Rentals - West Jefferson, NC Rent a Roxor side-by-side (SXS) and explore the river, creeks, and mountains of Ashe County, NC. Be secluded. Rent a Roxor for a select number of hours, the day, several days, or up to a week.www.unseenpass.com... View the full post »

Looking for ATV or UTV Rentals:  APPALACHIANS OUTDOOR ADVENTURESCome enjoy the beautiful mountains in one of our side by sides with Appalachians Outdoor Adventures. The adventures are always guided in the beautiful Appalachian "Smokey" Mountains.&nbs... View the full post »

Blue Ridge Conservancy usually hosts a series of guided hikes but this year we are trying something different. The Rhododendron Ramble is a hiking challenge designed for you to experience conservation lands on your own time.If you choose to accept our Hiking C... View the full post »

WATERFALL FARM - Pure Maple Syrup - Located in Warrensville, NC Doug Munroe established Waterfall Farm in 1976. Doug began back yard sugaring in 2006, tapping a few maple trees close to the house, and boiling the sap down on his wood stove. The project has grown and evolved to be ... View the full post »

More area homes were sold in 2020 than during any other year on record, according to the year-end real estate report by the High Country Association of REALTORS®.   Real estate professionals in the four-county area sold 3,253 residential listings w... View the full post »

Appalachian Fossil MuseumDoc's Rocks Gem Mine Doc’s Rocks Gem Mine has relocated to Tanger Outlets in Blowing Rock after being given the opportunity to have a bigger facility for both the gem mine and t... View the full post »

Cross Country Skiiing - Elk Knob State Park – Todd, NCElk Knob is the only park in the state that offers cross-country skiing during the winter. Dramatic elevation changes create an endurance challenge rewarded by beautiful forests and summit views.The park att... View the full post »

Bring your significant other to the North Carolina High Country for a  weekend getaway this winter!   Ice Skating at Appalachian Ski MountainSkate hand-in-hand on this open-air rink at sunset or under the stars.  After a few rounds, cu... View the full post »

In a year of milestones for High Country real estate sales local REALTORS® recently eclipsed a new one - the $1 billion sales mark.Through the end of November High Country REALTORS® sold a record 2,960 residential homes worth $1.06 billion. That’s a 43 percent increase... View the full post »