20+ Wonderful Things To Do In Banner Elk (Events + Food)
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.
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Remembering the Green Park Inn in Blowing Rock (1891-2025)
This article focuses on the historic hotel and the things we loved about it.
The 10 Best Things to Do in Hanging Rock State Park
Looking for the best things to do in Hanging Rock State Park? This NC travel guide has everything you need to know!
Glen Burney Trail in Blowing Rock (A Beautiful 3-Waterfall Hike in the High Country)
Our hiking guide to the Glen Burney Trail will help you find some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Blowing Rock, North Carolina!
Switzerland Inn (5 Things We Love About This NC Mountain Getaway)
Amazing mountain views, comfortable rooms, and mouthwatering food make a weekend at Switzerland Inn a must for your next North Carolina mountain getaway.
Skinny Dip Falls (The Blue Ridge Parkway’s Best Swimming Hole)
Skinny Dip Falls in Transylvania County might once have been a secret but it’s very popular now.
Graveyard Fields Hike (How to See 2 Waterfalls in 1 Trail)
The Graveyard Fields hike is just off the Blue Ridge Parkway and an incredibly popular trek that’s within an hour of Asheville.
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.
Beacon Heights: a Quick and Easy Blue Ridge Parkway Hike (MP 305)
Beacon Heights is a short yet steep half-mile loop hike that leads to a couple of Western North Carolina’s best mountain overlooks.
25+ of the Coolest Rentals in North Carolina
These really cool Airbnbs in North Carolina include Treehouses, Yurts and Glamping, Cabooses, Tiny Homes, and simply unique places to stay.