47 of the Most Wonderful Waterfalls Near Asheville (Within 2 Hours)
Here are 37 of the best waterfalls near Asheville, within a two-hour drive of this amazing place in Western North Carolina.
Banner Elk
24 Wonderful Things To Do In Banner Elk (And Nearby In The High Country!)
If you’re not already hooked on this Avery County town, let us take you through all the fun things to do in Banner Elk and its surroundings in the High Country.
40 Wonderful Places To Visit In The High Country (Boone, Blowing Rock, And More!)
We’ve been visiting North Carolina’s High Country for years, exploring Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and other wonderful places in Northwestern NC.
6 Wonderful Ski Resorts in North Carolina (Snow Tubing Parks, Too!)
Whether it’s winter or summer, it’s always time to explore ski resorts in North Carolina! Find out the best skiing and snow tubing resorts to spend your winter!
19 Best Day Trips from Boone (Within a 2-Hour Drive)
Some wonderful day trips from Boone await just two hours from this awesome NC small town. Hop in your car and check out these awesome spots!
45 Stunning Stops on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
As we mentioned in our guide to scenic roads, 252 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway run through North Carolina. From the north, it enters our state from Virginia around Cumberland Knob and continues until its southern terminus just outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance. Plenty of beautiful sights found at various Blue … Read more
30 Wonderful Hiking Trails near Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk
The High Country is packed with amazing natural beauty and much of it can be witnessed by hiking trails near Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk.
Otter Falls Trail: A Fun Hike to One of the High Country’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls
Otter Falls had always been waiting to be enjoyed and thanks to the work of locals, you can access this High Country waterfall via a fairly easy trail. It all sits inside the resort community of Seven Devils, which is really cool place to explore if you have more time. We included Hawksnest Tubing in … Read more
Beacon Heights Overlook Trail: A Quick, Steep Hike Off the Blue Ridge Parkway
Beacon Heights is a short yet steep half-mile loop hike that leads to a couple of Western North Carolina’s best mountain overlooks.
17 Beautiful Waterfalls near Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk
Some of North Carolina’s most gorgeous waterfalls sit near the towns of Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk in the High Country.
