Snow in North Carolina may be fleeting, but when it falls, the state settles into a peaceful pause.
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3 Destinations for Memorable Mountain Experiences
From chasing adventures along the trails to settling into a luxurious mountain escape, here’s how to savor the season in Jackson, Transylvania, and Mitchell counties.
Life of Luxury
From the late 1870s to the late 1890s, the Gilded Age marked a period of opulent architecture and economic growth in North Carolina.
Year of the Trail: 3 Trails for Backpacking
Each month, we’re celebrating North Carolina’s official Year of the Trail by exploring amazing places to hike, bike, walk, and play across the state.
A Chance of Flurries
Dancing, floating, falling from the sky: When snowflakes grace us with their presence, they inspire creativity, showing us familiar landscapes in a whole new light.
Dawn’s Early Light
On New Year’s Day and each frosty morning after, dawn breaks clear and bright across our state, from coastal whitecaps to mountain snowcaps. In North Carolina, the brilliance of a winter sunrise brings the promise of fresh possibilities.
Choose Your Own Adventure at the Blue Ridge Boutique Hotel
From unparalleled stargazing to hiking Roan Mountain to exploring historic gristmills, each room of this mountain hotel inspires an adventure.
In Praise of the Tar Heel State: A Photo Essay
Here’s to the talented North Carolinians whose fancy footwork propels them to great heights, nimble speeds, and feats of creativity.
Humble Hideaway
Since 1983, hikers and wanderers traveling the pass between Roan and Hump mountains have taken refuge in a simple red barn known as the Overmountain Shelter. Little do they know, they’re following in the footsteps of revolutionaries.
