by beechmtn | Feb 12, 2025
North Carolina High Country’s original winery, it is located near downtown Banner Elk. These wines pay tribute to the rugged mountain landscape and capture the delicate nuance and subtle flavors of the fruit. Their vintners produce excellent wines that reflect the...
by awhitelock | May 6, 2025
Mark File is a Beech Mountain local and lifelong North Carolinian with a passion for the mountains, travel, exploring, and hiking. Mark works closely with many High Country towns, giving him a unique familiarity to Beech’s outdoor recreation and what makes it...
by beechmtn | Jan 27, 2025
Known as America’s Favorite Drive, the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway winds through 469 miles of mountain meadows and seemingly endless vistas. There’s no better way to see the heart of the NC High Country, complete with overlooks, picnic spots, hiking trails and panoramic...
by beechmtn | Mar 3, 2025
(1.6 miles roundtrip, easy) A convenient pedestrian throughfare located in the heart of Beech Mountain’s business district. The Greenway connects the Bark Park and playground and sledding hill to Beech’s shops, restaurants, Town Hall, and the Visitor Center. Trail...
by beechmtn | Jan 22, 2025
If you’re looking for the best snow skiing in North Carolina, Beech Mountain Resort is the place. It’s the highest ski area in the Eastern United States (5,506 feet). The resort offers 17 trails on 95 skiable acres with plenty of runs for every skill level. With a...
