by beechmtn | Jan 24, 2025
Grab the kids for some fun old fashioned gem mining on Beech Mountain! You will be provided with everything you need to pan for treasures. Find the highest ratio of gems to sand in the area. Get the Sample pack, 3 lb bag, or try the 2.5 gallon bucket for everyone to...
by beechmtn | Mar 18, 2025
Located next to a real live fire station, lets your child’s creative mind run wild at this firefighter-theme park. Designed especially for smaller kids, they can pretend to fight fires on playground equipment that looks like a real fire engine. The park also has...
by beechmtn | Mar 10, 2025
Enjoy your hike even more with these helpful tips from our helpful staff members at the Beech Mountain Visitor Center: As the highest town in Eastern USA and coolest town in North Carolina, bring jackets and extra layers even in summer months. Take water and snacks....
by beechmtn | Jan 28, 2025
Many visitors to Beech Mountain drive through the small town of Banner Elk, located at the base of the mountain. Find a dozen restaurants, shops, winery, brewery, park and other services you may need during your visit. It’s home to Lees-McRae College, a...
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...