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...
High Mountain Expeditions

High Mountain Expeditions

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...
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....
Wild Iris Trail

Wild Iris Trail

(3.4 miles roundtrip, easy) This easy woodland trail has a gentle elevation change, following old roadbeds through lush forests. As the site of Beech Mountain’s annual Mud Run, there are several obstacles to try (or ignore) along the way. Due to the openness of this...
Holy Smokes BBQ

Holy Smokes BBQ

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...
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