by beechmtn | Feb 12, 2025
(1 mile, moderate) The Falls Trail begins at Buckeye Recreation Center with plenty of parking. The one-mile loop descends by the creek to the 25-foot waterfall, Buckeye Creek Falls. A bridge over the creek in front of the waterfalls offers a great spot to take photos...
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 | Jan 22, 2025
Located at the White Wolf Lodge, find a menu of pork BBQ, smoked sausage, hot dogs, and more. Don’t miss their signature Apple Butter BBQ sauce on a pulled pork sandwich or their 1/2 pound smoked sausage plate. For all adventurers, try the BBQ Wolfdog which is a...
by beechmtn | Jan 28, 2025
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...
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....