Watauga County
Watauga County
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
Sep 2020
A return to an old-fashioned logging method means a healthy future for our forests
Aug 2019
Pumpkins are a hallmark of autumn, but jack-o’-lanterns are just the beginning of the fall fun. Make the most of the season with an idyllic outing to a u-pick patch for the perfect specimens, décor inspiration using fanciful heirloom gourds, and a delish take on a pumpkin pie that’s as nice as sugar and spice.
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.
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.
Jun 2018
Beat the heat with this refreshing watermelon salad from Reid’s Cafe & Catering Co.
Dec 2017
The Carolina Climbers Coalition secures a choice bouldering opportunity in Watauga
Apr 2016
After a century of state parks, Western North Carolina’s are more popular than ever
Jul 2015
The region’s first pawpaw orchard delivers a Southern delicacy to local dinner tables
Jul 2013
True. We're biased. But we can't imagine a better place than the mountains to meet your local farmer, become a food entrepreneur, nosh on artisan eats, and savor a pint (or three).
Apr 2013
Newly completed Rocky Knob Park puts Boone on the map for mountain biking enthusiasts
Jun 2011
Before its reinvention as an amusement park ride, Tweetsie Railroad transformed Boone from an isolated mountain hamlet into a boomtown
