This small town is a destination for gem enthusiasts, history buffs, and Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, which gives residents plenty of chances to share their beloved mountain home.
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Natural Beauty in Blowing Rock
Marvel at Blue Ridge beauty from horseback, cast a line in a flowing mountain river filled with speckled trout, and uncover sparkling gemstones while on guided adventures in the High Country.
A Guide to Downtown Bryson City
In this small town, it’s easy to love where you live. Outdoor adventures, tasty dishes, and colorful shops — all aboard to Swain County!
Made in NC: Our Most Honorable Mentions of 2021
The 11 honorable mentions in our Made in NC Awards impressed our judges — and us! — with their incredible creativity, craftsmanship, and stories showcasing the best that North Carolina has to offer.
Chetola Resort Is Bringing the Outdoors In
Refreshed and refurbished, Blowing Rock’s famed Chetola Resort offers relaxation and recreation — think fly-fishing, clay-shooting, and more — minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Quiz: Follow the River
North Carolina’s mountain landscapes are shaped by flowing water. Our western rivers, streams, and creeks are steadfast, always leading us home.
Banner Elk: Discovering a Blue Ridge Town
To answer a question that’s confounded him for years, the Ramblin’ Man — a Piedmont-dweller since birth — goes west.
Our State Knows Best: Fly-Fishing
Find out what three fly-fishing experts have to say about their favorite spots in the state to reel ’em in, the essential gear and tips you need to get started, and the lure of the line.
The Lure of the Fly
A bottom fisherman will fish with anything — even a yardstick. But a fly fisherman requires more precision from his equipment, especially when casting from a kayak off Masonboro Island. Either way, a successful trip isn’t measured by what you catch.
