At the top of Grandfather Mountain, you’ll find a bridge that allows you to walk literally one mile above sea level through the clouds, through rocky cliffs, and from one starting point to one end point. By Emory Rakestraw onlyinyourstate.com
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The Blue Ridge Mountains In North Carolina Were Named One Of The 50 Most Beautiful Places In The World
Have you heard the news? In a recent ranking of the world’s most beautiful places, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Blue Ridge Mountains among the 50 Most Beautiful Places in the World. We couldn’t agree more! Folks the world over visit North Carolina each year to experience the blue-hued mountains that flow through […]
10 Awesome Spots In North Carolina You Must Explore This Winter
Winter is the season for hibernation. Bears do it and we probably wouldn’t mind crawling in a hole and sleeping through the cold dark days either. But winter doesn’t have be all glum…there’s plenty of beautiful things to see and do in our state during this season, you might just have to bundle up a […]
Elk Mountain Riding Company
Call (or text) us to schedule your trail riding adventure today! We are best known for our calm & healthy horses, breathtaking mountain vista views, and our friendly & knowledgeable staff who are here for your enjoyment and safety. You can expect to spend approximately 2 hours on your tour, and our rates are very […]
The 10 Most Underrated Places In North Carolina That You Must Check Out
From the mountains to coast, North Carolina has so much to offer. There’s beautiful scenery, amazing museums, charming towns and big cities. Plenty of attractions in North Carolina get all the rave, but some are somewhat overlooked and deserve serious recognition. From amusement parks to state forests, and even small towns…this diverse list shows you […]
North Carolina Is Home To The Country’s Most Underrated Snow Tubing Park And You’ll Want To Visit
The High Country in North Carolina doles out some extraordinarily fun wintertime activities. Among them is the family and group-friendly adventure of snow tubing. Not many people realize the largest snow tubing park on the entire East Coast is located just west of Boone, in the town of Seven Devils. By: Robin Jarvis onlyinyourstate.com
Next Month, North Carolina Is Getting Its First Ever Alpine Coaster, Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
Get ready, because life in the Tar Heel State is about to get a whole lot more exciting with the opening of the first-ever alpine coaster in North Carolina! Few details have been released about the attraction as yet, but the fun includes a very steep mountainside that has an alpine coaster filled with twists, […]
The Easy Snowshoe Trail At Elk Knob State Park In North Carolina Is Ideal For A Bright And Snowy Winter’s Day
We’re gearing up for one of the wettest, and quite possibly the snowiest, winters in many years and for western North Carolina, particularly the High Country, this means more opportunities to enjoy winter recreation. When the snow begins to fly there is one North Carolina state park that’s ideal for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. […]
The Longest Snow Tubing Run In North Carolina Can Be Found At Hawksnest Snow Tubing
When the temps drop and the snow starts to fly in North Carolina it’s only natural to start thinking about all of the exciting outdoor winter activities in the coming months. Snow tubing in the Tar Heel State is an easy, low-impact activity that basically the entire family can enjoy. But where do you find […]
The Hiking Trail Hiding In North Carolina That Will Transport You To Another World
Hiding right on the North Carolina/Tennessee border is one of the most unique hiking trails in the state with mountain aesthetics you won’t find elsewhere in the Blue Ridge. Large, open fields expand across the tops of mountains lending a new experience and perspective while first, a dense hiking trail filled with trees and dangling […]