by beechmtn | Mar 24, 2025
(2.7 miles, easy) Located along the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 296.7, this hike around a picturesque lake offers plenty of scenic views. This loop is mostly flat. Piers along the trail are perfect vantage points to soak in the view and watch wildlife. You may also...
by beechmtn | Jan 24, 2025
A family-run business since 1975, they offer a wide variety of vacation rentals that are sure to please even the most discerning of visitors – ranging from 1 bedroom studio condos up to a 7-bedroom houses for large family gatherings.
by beechmtn | Feb 20, 2025
Not just Deer, Bears, Squirrels, Birds, all creatures great and small, that’s our motto. And what’s why Beech Mountain is one of only nine communities in the state of North Carolina to be designated a Wildlife Habitat Community by The National Wildlife Federation...
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 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...
