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Where to Hike in Curtis Creek Near Old Fort, NC

The Curtis Creek area of the Blue Ridge Mountains offers some of the most beautiful hikes in the region, traversing rid…

Your Guide to Linville Gorge Wilderness Adventures

Whether you want to test your limits or just enjoy a stellar view, the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area is at once breath…

The Best Things To Do in Marion, NC

When planning your next trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains, consider Marion as the perfect basecamp to explore nearby Lin…

Couple stanidng in front of Dupont Forest Waterfall

Day Trip: Dupont State Recreational Forest

Put on those hiking boots, grab some bug spray, and pack a picnic lunch, because we’re heading into Dupont State Recrea…

Your Guide to a Perfect Weekend in Little Switzerland

Plan a dream vacation to Little Switzerland, a Blue Ridge Mountain town with magnificent waterfalls, hiking trails and …

Be Bear Aware in the Blue Ridge Mountains

When spring arrives, very hungry black bears come out of hibernation. It’s also the time when outdoor enthusiasts flock…

Disc golf player at North Cove Social Club

Travel Planner for the College Disc Golf National Championship

Are you traveling to the Blue Ridge Mountains for the 2023 College Disc Golf National Championship? Here are some tips …

Day Trip: Black Mountain

Just 13 minutes from Old Fort lies Black Mountain, an idyllic small town with a very big art scene. Here's what you can…

The Cultural Cool of Wildacres Retreat

Perched atop Pompey’s Knob in the alpine-inspired town of Little Switzerland sits the inspirational cultural conference…

Mountain Gateway Museum Opens New Exhibit On Old Fort Anniversary

Throughout 2023, Old Fort NC's 150th anniversary will be featured in a new, free exhibit at the Mountain Gateway Museum.

Blue Ridge Day Trip: Mount Mitchell

Visit the highest mountain peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains (and the east coast)! The renowned Mount Mitchell State Par…

Honoring Sarah Gudger, Former Slave Who Lived to Be 121

Sarah Gudger was born into slavery and died free at the astonishing age of 121. She became quite famous in the Blue Rid…

Coffee at Buck Creek Trout Farm McDowell County

4 Essential Coffee Shops in the NC Blue Ridge

Fuel up before your day of exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains at one of the many coffee shops around the region. Here a…

Old Fort Celebrates 150 Years

Old Fort has reached a historic milestone this year, and the 150 Project is pulling out all the stops to celebrate this…

Our Five Favorite Trails To Celebrate Year of the Trail 2023 NC

2023 has been designated Year of the Trail in North Carolina. To celebrate, we're sharing 5 of our favorite local trail…

New Experiences Coming to McDowell County in 2023

2023 brings exciting new projects and celebrations to McDowell County, NC!