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48 Hours in Blowing Rock: A weekend of adventure in a Carolina mountain town

This small mountain town in North Carolina is filled with outdoor adventures.

48 Hours of Adventure: How to Have a Multi-Sport Weekend in the North Carolina High Country

North Carolina's High County harbors some of the state’s most cherished natural wonders. Filled with scenic vistas and charming small towns, this mountainous section of the state offers an idyllic weekend escape.

Visiting Damascus, Virginia? Bring your Mountain Bike!

Long overshadowed by the Appalachian Trail and Virginia Creeper, the Iron Mountain Trail is begging to be ridden.

Mast General Store

The Mast General Store in Boone, NC has an incredible selection of outdoor gear, equipment and apparel.

Lost Province Brewing Company

Established in fall 2014, Lost Province Brewing Company is the High Country’s newest craft brewery and gastropub, and it's here to stay.

Appalachian Mountain Brewery

Appalachian Mountain Brewery, in Boone, is where the locals go to unwind over an award-winning microbrew, with the added benefit of knowing that a portion of their dollars are being piped directly back into the local community.

Appalachian Voices

Appalachian Voices was founded in 1997 with a goal of protecting the land, air, and water of Central and Southern Appalachia.

Espresso News

Tucked in a back alley of Boone, Espresso News seems to have struck the balance between small town friendliness and hipster counterculture.

The Boone Fork Trail

The Boone Fork Trail is one of the crown jewels of the High Country, leading through rhododendron tunnels alongside crystal clear streams.

Proper

Proper is a charming eatery in downtown Boone that serves up the classic, soulful recipes of the American Southeast.

Appalachian Summer Music Festival

The Appalachian Summer Music Festival in Boone, North Carolina is a vibrant and eclectic celebration of music and art from the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond.

Hob Nob Farm Cafe

Hob Nob Farm Café celebrates the bounty of the Appalachians by creating delicious and colorful dishes with fresh, local ingredients.

The Watauga County Farmers Market

The Watauga County Farmers Market is a mosaic of colors, textures, and tastes that perfectly captures the essence of Appalachia in bloom.

Elk Knob State Park

Elk Knob is not only North Carolina's newest state park, but it's been a longtime favorite hiking destination for Boone locals for years.

Stick Boy Bread Company

Every town needs a bakery like Stick Boy Bread Company—an old world European-style bakery with fresh breads, delectable sweets, and great coffee.