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A High Country Classroom Takes Root in the Blue Ridge

Yonni’s Clubhouse blends lessons in conservation with hands-on discovery at Grandfather Mountain.

by Elizabeth Lischer
Quiz

Light Bright

From dawn to dusk, can you name these spots to catch the sun’s rays?

by Alan Hodge
Kayaker in the New River in Boone, NC
Tar Heel Towns

Your Guide to Boone

Known as the heart of the High Country, this vibrant and welcoming community draws travelers to experience the arts, outdoor adventures, and Appalachian culture all year round.

by Lara Ivanitch
Photo Essay

Winter at Rest

Snow in North Carolina may be fleeting, but when it falls, the state settles into a peaceful pause.

by Tess Allen
Tar Heel Towns

Your Guide to Sugar Mountain

From scenic mountain hikes to snow-covered ski slopes, Sugar Mountain embraces its gorgeous mountain playscape for adventures and events throughout the year.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Linn Cove Viaduct in the fall
Travel Guides

22 Mountain Destinations to Welcome Fall

Like a warm hug from an old friend, it’s time, once more, for a trip to the mountains. Here are some of our favorite destinations that are welcoming autumn’s explorers and leaf peepers with open arms.

by Tamiya Anderson
Hiker at Crabtree Falls
Sounds of Home

North Carolina’s Eternal Refrain

The song of our state has no final note. One writer knows that some of the sounds that make up its symphony live forever, belonging always and only to North Carolina.

by Bland Simpson
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Grandfather Mountain

In one of our state’s most biodiverse destinations, natural phenomena, rare species, and geological wonders await. Read on for where to hike, discover, and marvel in this exceptional environment.

by Lara Ivanitch
Sliding Rock, dance social, and horse-back riding in the mountains
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10 Camp-Inspired Ways to Play in the Mountains

The whimsy of summer camp knows no age limit.

by Hannah Lee Leidy
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