Accessible Outdoors

Accessible Outdoors

Beech Mountain is the highest town in eastern America and home to parks, lakes, and trails, some of which are partially or fully accessible. Beech Mountain welcomes all visitors to experience the natural beauty offered here and is committed to sharing all our...
Apple Hill Alpaca Farm

Apple Hill Alpaca Farm

Take an educational guided tour of this mountaintop alpaca farm, located near Banner Elk. Learn about the animals that work and play at this family-owned, working fiber farm. Meet alpacas, llamas, angora goats, livestock guardians, and more. After the tour, stop by...
Emerald Outback Trails

Emerald Outback Trails

(7 miles, moderate) Step into the Emerald Outback Trails for soaring mountain vistas and forested trails along the ridgeline above 5,000 feet elevation. The 7-mile network of trails are used by hikers and bikers. You can make your own loop trek or hike out-and-back....
Beech Mountain Trip Tips

Beech Mountain Trip Tips

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...
Watauga Lake

Watauga Lake

Surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest and flanked by the Appalachian Mountains, Watauga Lake is one of the most scenic in the Tennessee River watershed. It offers access to the Appalachian Trail and has 105 miles of shoreline with many options for outdoor...
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