The Catawba Falls trail is closed until spring of 2023. Click here to find alternative waterfall and hiking trails.
2023 brings exciting new projects and celebrations to McDowell County, NC!
The Museum of North Carolina Minerals on the Blue Ridge Parkway offers a window into the science and history of mining …
Move over, Bigfoot — there’s more than one unexplained phenomenon in the Blue Ridge Mountains and that's the Brown Moun…
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of catching your very own fish! Visitors of all ages will love fishing for fresh …
The Catawba Vale Business HUB offers a place for local and visiting small business professionals to meet, learn and wor…
The hills are alive with the sounds of traditional Appalachian and bluegrass tunes, as well as blues, rock n’ roll, and…
The growth and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains owe much to the contributions of the African Americans who have live…