High Mountain Expeditions, which opened in 1986, helped pioneer whitewater rafting guide service in the North Carolina mountains. The focus is on provid...
This downtown Banner Elk outfitter specializes in white-water rafting, kayaking, rock climbing and rappelling. The family-run business encourages gettin...
View the Blue Ridge Mountains via horseback at Banner Elk Stables. This Banner Elk attraction offers one-hour guided rides on rustic trails perched alon...
From early June to October, ski slopes become downhill mountain biking trails served by the chairlift at Beech Mtn Resort. Bike rentals & lessons available.
One of the best kept secrets in the High Country is Apple Hill Farm. Apple Hill is a working alpaca and llama farm offering tours year-round to visitors.
Sky Valley is a treetop zip-line adventure. Located between Boone and Blowing Rock, the property covers more than 140 acres of old-grown forest. The cou...
Foscoe Fishing Co. provides expert outfitting and fly fishing guide service for everybody from first-timers to experienced anglers. It is the only Orvis...
Banner Elk has approximately 1.1 miles of greenway trails. The trails begin at Tate-Evans Park in downtown Banner Elk, which features a trail that loops...
The Emerald Outback Trail Park, located near the summit of Beech Mountain, is a multi-use trail system created by the Beech Mountain Parks and Recreatio...
Grandfather Mountain is a popular tourist attraction located atop one of the highest peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Each year, it attracts about 250...
Hawksnest has 4 miles of ziplines for riders. Cruise over trees, lakes & creeks taking in panoramic views of the Blue Ridge from high atop Seven Devils …
A great hiking option on the outskirts of Banner Elk is the Profile Trail at Grandfather Mountain State Park. This 7.6-mile round trip hike is rated str...