Birding in the High Country
The High Country's is home to many rare and endangered birds from the peaks of Grandfather Mountain to the banks of Kerr Scott Dam and along the roadsides of the…
Visit the Top 10 High Elevations in the High Country
As our namesake implies, when you visit the High Country, you are never far from a high elevation with a great vista. Many of the highest points are surprisingly easy…
Currently no road closures in the High Country's section of the Parkway.
The construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway came about through a combination of circumstances, which could never be duplicated. Although the idea of a road…
Tweetsie Package with the Ridgeway InnEven in today's high-tech world, there's still a place for old-fashioned fun. That place is Tweetsie Railroad, where we're celebrating 50 years…
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Plan your visit to the NC Mountains, stay at one of our log cabins and visit Tweetsie Railroad on us.
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Come to the 1st Art in the Park of 2013 tomorrow, Saturday, May 18th!

Springtime brings bear cubs!

Here is a picture taken by Hugh Morton in the 1970's of Mildred the Bear, former beloved star of Grandfather Mountain, and Glenn Causey in his Daniel Boone role, which he performed for 41 seasons at Horn in the West! #tbt

The skies are clearing with temps in the 70's today-- Perfect hiking weather!


Can you name this flower that is native to the NC High Country? They are blooming now at Daniel Boone Native Gardens!

Happy Mothers Day!

Sunset at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.

Here is a historic photo of the building of the Linn Cove Viaduct!

The sun is shining and the storms have passed!

Come Celebrate Cinco De Mayo Tonight from 5 to 10 at the Saddlebrook Restaurant at Leatherwood Mountains Resort in Ferguson! They will be offering Mexican dishes and drink specials all night!

Come to the Season Opening Ribbon Cutting of The Orchard at Altapass today at 12:30 and enjoy two free live music performances til 5pm. Bring your dancing shoes!

Come Join Watauga County Farmers Market Saturday 8am-12pm at Horn in the West in Boone

First Friday Downtown Art Crawl! Come enjoy all the local shops, art galleries, refreshments, and live music! 6 p.m.-9 p.m.


High Country Host invited all Blowing Rock Chamber members to the Annual Meeting! Please RSVP

We invite all Avery Chamber Members to attend the High Country Host Annual Meeting! Please RSVP

We would love for all Chamber members to attend! Please RSVP

Here is a picture taken by Hugh Morton of the Blue Ridge Parkway in 1979..the trees have grown a bit since then!

NC High Country May Events & Deals http://conta.cc/11qlkgZ

Open to all amateur wine makers, enter your wine or come and taste the entries! The event will be held at the beautiful Thistle Meadow Winery.
Best time to see wildflowers is now! The Daniel Boone Native Gardens open on Sat. Wander and find these delicate mountain gems. Pictured is Trout lily (Erythronium americanum). We are located next to Horn in the West.

Green Park Inn is opening there new restaurant, The Chestnut Grille, this Thursday, 4/25 @ 6pm under award winning chef James Welch!


Visitor Information Center
Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5 | Sun 9-3
1700 Blowing Rock Road
Boone, NC 28607
800-438-7500 | 828-264-1299
info@highcountryhost.com
