Story Ideas

Story Ideas

Frosty Family Fun… Cool, Cool Summer Adventures… Best Small-Town Museums. If you are looking for inspiration, here are a few thought starters to spark your creativity. Beech Mountain: Ski, Sled and Stay. Autumn is Adventure Season at Beech Mountain. What’s Cooler Than...
Beech Mountain Visitor Center

Beech Mountain Visitor Center

Your first stop as you arrive in Beech Mountain should be the Visitor Center! Get updates on events, things to do, hiking trails, skiing, dining and more. Pick up maps, brochures and magazines to help you plan your stay. Helpful hosts offer plenty of tips and...
Smoketree Trail

Smoketree Trail

CLOSED FOR STORM REPAIRS IN 2026 (3.6 miles roundtrip, easy to moderate) A nice grassy trail with a hidden treasure of a series of small waterfalls. The woodland path runs from the trailhead at Mill Pond Lane past town limits to the Beech Mountain Parkway Extension....
Apple Hill Alpaca Farm

Apple Hill Alpaca Farm

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...
Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain

One of the great attractions in the South, Grandfather Mountain stands head and shoulders above the High Country as one of North Carolina’s top scenic attractions. It gets its unique name from pioneers who recognized that from certain vantage points, the cliffs...
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