High Country

High Country
Nov 2023
Mountain Alliance is using the tranquility of the outdoors to help teens in the Appalachians

Jun 2023
Boone artist Ryan Kirby talks living in the High Country, his success as a painter, and his love of family and the outdoors

Dec 2022
“You don't have to know about art—you just have to enjoy it.”

Dec 2022
Local vendors peddle their wares through the High Country cold, providing produce and local goods in Boone

Sep 2022
Pick up some peak season fungi this fall

Sep 2022
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, a WNC nonprofit, shares regional recipes from its members

Aug 2022
North Wilkesboro Speedway, the High Country’s historic racetrack, is getting a major tune-up

Aug 2022
Elk Knob is a towering, meadow-topped peak more than a mile high and conveniently close to Boone

Jun 2022
“I knew when I retired I had to get back into my art.”

Jun 2022
A mountain man who led the way to our outdoor life

Mar 2022
Get up close and personal with the season’s most striking feathered friends

Aug 2021
Banner Elk’s LP on Main rebrands and expands its enduring reputation in a new location

Aug 2021
High Country gallery shines in autumn group exhibition

Mar 2021
Flat Top Manor gets a makeover

Dec 2020
Find great shopping, dining, and family-friendly skiing in the quaint village of Blowing Rock

Dec 2020
Kids activities are making a careful comeback at these recently reopened family favorites

Sep 2020
Discover Valle Crucis, the Yadkin Valley, a Blue Ridge Parkway alternative, and the New River along four of the region's northern routes

Sep 2020
With autumn color on full display, discover WNC’s most scenic drives, plus insider tips and points of interest along the way

Jun 2020
Stay cool with healthy, easy-to-make frozen pops

Oct 2019
After 81 years since its debut, Boone’s Appalachian Theatre reopens for its best encore yet

Aug 2019
The time’s right to take in this small town’s elevated offerings

Aug 2019
25 fall foliage adventures that are big on color and light on crowds

Jun 2019
Set off on the new Blue Ridge Craft Trails to encounter a thriving heritage

Jun 2019
Here’s a look at the modern ways farming traditions are being passed down and the wealth of programs that are cultivating an exchange of knowledge, all of which is helping our farmers—especially those new to the game—grow and succeed.

Jun 2019
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations

Apr 2019
Driving down memory lane along the High Country’s first scenic byway

Apr 2019
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina

Apr 2019
A visionary effort to create a statewide trail has been 40 years in the making. With the path now finished in Western North Carolina and a groundswell of support rising in the East, the completion of North Carolina’s most monumental natural treasure is on the horizon.

Feb 2019
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina

Dec 2018
Locals, especially, can confirm Western North Carolina holds a wealth of riches. From natural wonders and cultural treasures to splurge-worthy experiences, the indulgences afforded in our mountains are, in many ways, priceless.

Dec 2018
Two local organizations fight food waste in WNC

Dec 2018
What to expect from WNC food in 2019

Dec 2018
A local writer ruminates on her affection for the region

Oct 2018
Give back to good cause when you imbibe these local brews

Oct 2018
Hospitality House nears its 35th year of housing and hunger programs

Jun 2018
Boone welcomes its first boutique hotel and rooftop bar

Jun 2018
Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge brings empowerment to the High Country

Jun 2018
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations

Apr 2018
Valle Crucis surfboard maker Bill Pressly catches a wave

Apr 2018
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations