Blog Posts
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.
Shatley Springs Restaurant for Sale
The rustic Shatley Springs Restaurant and Cabins, popular with Ashe County visitors and residents alike, has been part of the local history for more than a century.
Celebrating the Holiday Season
The air is crisp, the leaves have fallen, and the colors of the landscape have changed. It is the holiday season in the North Carolina Mountains and around the world.
Thanksgiving in Appalachia
An Appalachian Thanksgiving is a special time a year. It will soon be the beginning of the winter season and is the ending of the colorful landscapes that covered the Blue Ridge Mountains just days ago.
Christmas Tree Choose and Cut Ashe County NC
Note: This blog was originally published October 25, 2001. It has been updated for accuracy of dates and links.
Saloon Studios - West Jefferson, NC
Saloon Studios, just south of West Jefferson in Ashe County, is one of the region’s most unique attractions. The venue has an authentic Old West-style town with artifacts from the 19th century. Visitors are transported back in time as they enter the Saloon Studios property. A gravel road leads into the venue, located off the beaten path and in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. As you near Saloon Studios, you’ll soon be greeted by a cowboy passing through a gate with wagon wheels on either side.
West Jefferson in August and September