Explore this journey and discover:
Appalachian Trail NC’s 88-mile section of the App Trail is among the most scenic, running along the spine of the Blue Ridge. Perfect.
NC Mountains Breath-taking beauty, history, heritage, crafts, music and outdoor activities beckon you at every bend in the road.
High Country & the Northern Mountains From ski resorts to wineries, the High Country is a rich mix of outdoor fun and great attractions.
Asheville & the Central Mountains Roaring waterfalls and quiet lush forests. Urbane and artsy Asheville. This place will draw you in.
Southern Mountains Come to an outdoor paradise in the Smokies and the home of the Cherokee Indians. Oh, there's black bears too!
Blue Ridge We bet you’ll do more stopping and "oohing" and "aahing" than driving on “America’s Favorite Drive”.
Smoky Mountains The most visited of the National Parks and one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. We're waiting for you.
Small Mountain Towns Make your way through the NC mountains one small town at a time. Come explore, enjoy.
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25th Annual Arts & Crafts Antique Show and Conference
Feb 17, 2012 - Feb 19, 2012
Asheville, NC - Each year this conference draws more collectors, curators and the curious. As one of the…
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MerleFest 25
Apr 26, 2012 - Apr 29, 2012
Wilkesboro, NC - Celebrate spring and help kick off festival season at MerleFest 25, considered one of the premier music festivals in the country. MerleFest…
places of interest
Max Patch Mountain
At an elevation of 4,629 feet, Max Patch boasts a 360 degree view of…
Historic Hot Springs
Located at the junction of the Appalachian Trail and the French Broad…
Nantahala National Forest
The Nantahala National Forest encompasses more than a half-million…
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Approximately 300 miles of this Maine-to-Georgia primitive hiking trail…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
With 276,000 acres in North Carolina and 244,000 acres in Tennessee,…
useful info & tips
what to do
The Appalachian Trail In NC
America’s ultimate hike begins in Georgia and ends in Maine but…
Hot Springs
For more than two hundred years, people have been drawn to Madison…
The Blue Ridge Parkway By The Numbers
Number of acres in North Carolina: 45,04 Miles of Hiking Trails:…
Camping In NC’s Mountains
Rugged individuals who prefer primitive accommodations, those who like…
A Smoky Mountains Getaway
We had scarcely been in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for an…
Southern Mountains: An Outdoor Paradise
It’s rather like the 500 pound black bear at the dinner table;…
offers & sweeps
Historic Green Park Inn
Romancing the Rock …
Feb 11, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012
Pinehurst Resort
Pinehurst's Heart '…
Feb 10, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012
