Fall in love with autumn: this is when you can expect fall colors in Boone NC

There’s no denying it anymore! After a beautiful, long summer it’s time to get ready for fall. We are thankful for such distinctive seasons up here in the mountains and can’t wait for the leaves to turn fiery red and warm orange. However, the big question is: when can you expect to start seeing vibrant […]
The locals love it: a few of our favorite things about the western North Carolina section of the Blue Ridge Parkway

“The idea is to fit the Parkway into the mountains as if nature has put it there,” says Stanley Abbott, Chief Landscape Architect for the Blue Ridge Parkway. He couldn’t have said it better. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Scenic Parkway that winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains like they are one and […]
The ultimate camp guide: our top 3 campgrounds near Boone NC

Venturing out with a camper or tent can give you that great sense of simplicity we often miss nowadays. You don’t have half the stuff you have at home, and guess what, you feel more complete than ever. From waking up with the birds, to stargazing at night, it’s all you need and the way […]