In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the beekeepers of Ashe County found strength and resilience in their community — just like their honeybees.
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Mountain Muse in West Jefferson
Small-town charm meets big-time talent in West Jefferson, an Ashe County community known for art and creativity.
The Joys of West Jefferson
In this artsy Ashe County town, discover dozens of colorful murals and local galleries, try famous “squeaky cheese,” float down the New River, and more.
Your Guide to West Jefferson
In the Blue Ridge mountains, artisans, makers, and outdoors enthusiasts thrive in this Ashe County town. Here’s where to explore.
Western North Carolina’s Square Roots
Patterned after traditional heirloom blankets yet displayed like bright rural billboards, quilt blocks bring color, symbolism, and visitors to our mountains. See these pieces of American folk art as we wind past the barns and buildings of the Carolina countryside.
A Pole Bean Revival in Ashe County
An NC Cooperative Extension agent and several optimistic farmers are helping bring back a crop that was thought to be extinct.
The High Country: Nature’s Art
The spectacular views in North Carolina’s High Country aren’t just inspiration for writers, painters, and sculptors. Those landscapes — the rugged gray face of Grandfather Mountain, the vibrant fall leaves, the deep green meadows — are brushstrokes on Earth’s own canvas.
A Guide to Downtown West Jefferson
This charming mountain town was built around a railroad; now an energetic community of artists and entrepreneurs help it flourish.
One of the Southernmost Maple Syrup Farmers
In Ashe County, a farming family transforms sap into sweet Appalachian maple syrup — and has turned threatened woodlands into a protected forest for future generations.
