"Like the mountains in springtime, like a walk in the rain,
Like a storm in the desert, like a sleepy blue ocean...
You fill up my senses...come fill me again."
John Denver immortalized the essence of springtime in the mountains when he wrote and sang his treasured classic Annie's Song. Although he was describing his deep and abiding love for his wife Annie and for the Rocky Mountains in which they lived, you too can experience the same boundless joy of spring when you discover what is often called the Rocky Mountains of the east, the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Off the beaten path in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountain, there is a place in a world of its own - Ashe County, North Carolina. A true destination in all four seasons of the year. Ashe County and the High Country of northwestern North Carolina are unbelievably spectacular in the spring!
Ashe County is tucked into the northwestern corner where North Carolina meets both Virginia and Tennessee and is filled with secret delights waiting to be discovered by visitors of all ages and interest. Just a few hours away from the larger North Carolina cities, the natural rural scenery remains virtually untouched and undeveloped. Yet the region offers all the conveniences and amenities demanded by modern travelers.
As the sleepy Mountains of North Carolina awaken for another spring, it is an excellent time to visit! Be here for the unfolding of the season as the wildlife come out of hibernation and the birds return from their winter hideaways, bringing lively energy with their song. Bask in the warming golden rays of the sun as it charms the delicate and colorful windflowers into bloom. When the landscape is filled with mountain laurel and dogwoods, there will be a freshness in the air that tells us it is springtime in the mountains.
There are many places to stay while you are here. You may want to enjoy staying in a Bed and Breakfast such as (excellent food served by the host) or you may want your own mountain cabin. You will also find Nations Inn or the Hampton Inn in West Jefferson.
