by awhitelock | Aug 13, 2025
(1.2 miles, moderate) Given its name due to the many owls that can be seen and heard along its route, it winds its way through the mountainside providing a gradual walk and exciting ride for bikers. It can be accessed from Grassy Gap Creek Trail or from Hickory Spur...
by beechmtn | Mar 16, 2025
This quaint storybook mountain village has a charming downtown filled with local shops, galleries, restaurants, Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (free admission) and even a waterfall hiking trail. A walk down Blowing Rock’s Main Street feels like a bit of a...
by beechmtn | Feb 25, 2025
Beech Mountain was very fortunate to have been spared the worst impact of Hurricane Helene in late September 2024. Thanks to the tireless efforts of utility and construction crews, firefighters, town employees and volunteers, our town is bouncing back quickly. We...
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 beechmtn | Jan 28, 2025
Take a whitewater rafting or river tubing trip in the Blue Ridge Mountains with experts that have guided adventurers for 35+ years. Begin your trip at the High Mountain Expeditions outpost, just 6.5 miles from Beech Mountain (15-minute drive). The Watauga River winds...
