Discover the stories that shape life in the stunning North Carolina mountains. From local events and outdoor adventures to real estate opportunities and community updates, we bring you the latest happenings from this breathtaking region.

Why not make a New Year’s resolution to exercise your mind in 2018? The Blowing Rock Art Museum offers talks and events that are sure to be enriching and stimulating. Check it out:

The hits just keep coming at Ashe County Arts Council. Here’s a preview of a two music events in February that fans of classical music and/or Americana won’t want to miss.

Are you missing the joy of supporting your local farmer’s and shopping local during the cold months? It may be chilly outside, but that doesn't mean all of your local farmers and producers go into hibernation in the High Country. You can find many of your favorite vendors at Boone's Winter Farmers' Market this season! The market takes place first and third Saturdays, now through April.

The High Country offers plenty of outdoor activities during the wintertime. So get outside soak up the scenery for which the Blue Ridge Mountain region is renowned! Here’s a few ideas:

It’s hard to imagine now but soon the hustle and bustle of the holidays will be over and the quiet days of January will be upon us. Don’t worry. There will still be plenty of things to do in the High Country! For instance, here’s a preview of what’s happening at the Ashe County Arts Council in West Jefferson that month.

When’s the last time you visited the Ashe County Library in West Jefferson?