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.
Yancey County
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.
Toe River Arts: One Truly Amazing North Carolina Arts Supporter
From its beginning in the 1970s, Toe River Arts (TRA) has supported artists and communities within its reach in Western North Carolina. The two-county arts council (Yancey and Mitchell) goes beyond helping its artist members, providing programs, events, and much more to schools and folks of all ages. While you may think that such a … Read More
Roaring Fork Falls (A Wonderful Waterfall Hike Near Mount Mitchell)
Roaring Fork Falls is an incredible 100-foot easy-to-reach waterfall near Mount Mitchell in Western NC. It’s one of our favorite hikes near Asheville.
Crabtree Falls (How to Reach this Incredible Waterfall near Little Switzerland)
Crabtree Falls is an incredible 70-foot waterfall in Western North Carolina. Our guide will share which way to go down and back, along with more info.
20 of the 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!
10 of the Best Black Mountains Hikes near Burnsville (Mount Mitchell, Crabtree Falls, and More!)
We’re featuring 10 of the best Black Mountains hikes, with big names like Mount Mitchell and Crabtree Falls alongside lesser-known, but equally amazing trails.
75+ Fun Day Trips from Asheville (Within a 2-Hour Drive)
These options for day trips from Asheville include our favorite things to do throughout Western North Carolina (hiking, waterfalls, small towns).
Western North Carolina (and 100+ Wonderful Places to Visit)
The best places to visit in Western North Carolina include the High Country, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the city of Asheville, breathtaking waterfalls, and much more featured in our NC travel guide!
NC Travel Chat #12: The Incredible Toe River Arts w/ Nealy Andrews
Nealy Andrews is the Executive Director of Toe River Arts. She shares how her team is helping area artists and communities in Yancey and Mitchell counties.