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One of the best ways to explore West Jefferson is to take a walking tour of its 15 murals interspersed throughout the downtown area. Designed and painted by local artists, the murals celebrate the region’s colorful mountain history.

Of all the scenic attractions of Ashe County, the New River holds a special place in the hearts of our people.The sparkling clear waters flow gently and wide in places; dashing and splashing in others. The river meanders through Ashe County in the manner of rivers born when the land was flat. This attests to the great age of this river.Before the great mountains rose, the river was here. Some say that the New River is some 300 million years old, the oldest river in America, second in age only to the famed Nile River. We think the New River is well worth the best preservation efforts a people can marshal, and we do our best to protect it.There are hundreds of acres in Ashe CountyNew River State Parkfor camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing and floating, and other outdoor sports. The town of West Jefferson is nearby for out of the ordinary shopping, eateries and art galleries waiting for you to explore.There is still time to enjoy some summer days on the New River, but don’t dismiss autumn. Floating down the river on autumn days is a colorful adventure through forest and farmland with sprinkles of color on grassy knolls, communities and interesting small towns.

For those you of who love the summer, it may seem as if the season is slipping by too quickly, but not to worry. There’s still plenty of time to check out these cool happenings in Ashe County:

According to the Ashe County Arts Council, “The quilt is a symbol of comfort and family. Barns are a symbol of our heritage and community. What would be better than combining the two and creating a visual image of who we are and where we come from?” Thus the Ashe Arts Quilt Project was born. Today there are currently more than 160 colorfully patterned quilt block paintings that decorate charming old barns in Ashe County.

Throughout the month of August, renowned photographer, Joshua White of West Jefferson, will feature his ongoing project, "A Photographic Survey of the American Yard," in the upstairs gallery of the Ashe County Public Library. This photo series of plants, insects and animals highlights the biodiversity of backyards and has been featured in "Proof: National Geographic’s Online Photography Journal," "Scientific American," and "Mother Nature Network."

The home features 4-bedrooms, 3.5-baths, 2-car oversized garage with ample build in storage cabinets and connecting storage rooms.  The main level consists of living area - kitchen and dining area, master bedroom and fitness room