Watauga Democrat

'Communities come together' for Northern Peaks State Trail groundbreaking in Boone

Local officials, community members and conservationists gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the southern terminus for ...

North Carolina's Walkable College Town Thrives In The Blue Ridge Mountains With Art, Cabins, And Unreal Views

Discover this vibrant mountain town in Western North Carolina that showcases breweries, delicious restaurants, and close ...
Travel + Leisure on MSN

This Charming Mountain Town Is the 'Ski Capital of the South'—and It Has Night Skiing, Tubing Parks, and Scenic Drives

Boone, North Carolina, is known as the “Ski Capital of the South,” with three ski resorts just minutes apart in the Blue ...
SNOWBOARDER on MSN

Appalachian Ski Mountain Sets Sights On Opening Before Thanksgiving

A small, but mighty ski area in North Carolina’s High Country has announced its opening day. Appalachian Ski Mountain, ...
Islands on MSN

Breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain Destinations To Retire In With Just A Social Security Check

For seniors seeking the best places to retire, consider heading to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a quaint style of living at ...
Winston-Salem Journal

Reflecting on Boone's cool mountain vibe as the town recovers from Helene

HandsOn Northwest North Carolina reminds us to keep these two key principles in mind: 1) Cash is always better than stuff. Stuff requires storage, sorting and distribution -- which is costly in both ...