When you’re longing to escape the humidity, head to these charming High Country towns off the Blue Ridge Parkway for unforgettable adventures.
western North Carolina
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Blue Ridge Parkway?
Nothing showcases our hazy mountains and fall foliage quite like this legendary road.
In the Land of Waterfalls
So you want to be a nature photographer? Take a trip with a professional shooter as he captures the beauty of falling water.
Our State Knows Best: Waterfalls
Find out what an award-winning photographer and an expert guide have to say about chasing North Carolina’s stunning cascades — and how to snap frame-worthy photos of your favorite falls.
Isolated Together on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
In the third episode of Away Message's fourth season, we meet a couple that's finding out what it's like to be alone in nature without ever being apart from your spouse.
Morning Glory in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Getting away from it all isn’t easy, but the rewards are many: The simplicity of a cabin kitchen. The joy of togetherness. The day’s first cup of coffee, sipped as the sun rises over the mountains.
Highland Avenue in Hickory
In Hickory, a city that prides itself on craftsmanship, Highland Avenue restaurant’s thoughtful take on Southern cuisine fits right in.
Keeper of Things Great and Small
An excitable rat terrier mutt scuffles underfoot as Sara Smith unlocks the side door to her Hayesville home and ushers . . .
About Face: Catawba Valley Pottery
The first time Diane Aurit encountered Catawba Valley face jugs, she was not impressed. But today, dozens of the quirky creations fill her office and bring a smile to her face.
