Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock

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...
Shared Stories

Shared Stories

Take a look for yourself. From travel magazines to digital publications, to network TV, many have shared why they fell in love with our small and charming mountain town. Southern Living Southern Living discovers the 17 best things to do in Beech Mountain. The Pulse...
Fishing

Fishing

Buckeye Creek is a hatchery-supported stream (open first Saturday in April through last day of February). It has some nice pools and riffles as it flows out of Buckeye Lake and, further downstream, several good fishing areas below a waterfall. It is stocked annually...
Hiking Tips

Hiking Tips

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....
Red Fox Trail

Red Fox Trail

(1.5 miles roundtrip, easy) This trail follows a graveled town road with gentle climbs. The wide path and gentle grade make it great for families and walking a dog through the woodlands. It follows Red Fox Lane and Arrowhead Road, ending at Pinnacle Ridge Road. Extend...
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