Western north carolina

The 20 Best North Carolina Mountain Towns to Visit, including towns near Asheville, towns with great hiking trails and snow skiing, and more.

The pinnacle of high difficulty hiking in North Carolina, this profile of Grandfather Mountain climbs almost 2,000 feet in just under four-miles and is one of

Come summer, all roads lead to the mountains

"Spring in the Linville Gorge is amazing. Taken several weeks ago during peak bloom at sunset atop Hawksbill Mountain." Photo from Serge Skiba posted on June 6, 2015 on "I Love the Mountains of Western North Carolina" Facebook page.

Asheville on FILM!!! 🎞️ 😆🌞🧚‍♀️🌲 Asheville and the mountains in general holds a special place in my heart!! I have gone to the mountains 3 times in the past 2 years and have enjoyed every single visit (and obv because they were all with my soulmate) I’m so excited to bring these pictures back out from the first time I ever visited the crazy, funky town of Asheville, North Carolina!! #asheville #ashevillenc #mountains #themountains #ncphotography #ncphotographer #photography…

Written by Jonathan Ammons, Jon Elliston, Tim W. Jackson, Randy Johnson & Melissa Reardon

~~Waterrock Knob - Blue Ridge Parkway, Western North Carolina | by Phil Varney~~

The 25 Best Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls in North Carolina, from Boone and Burnsville to Asheville, Cherokee and beyond!

The most incredible weekend at @snowbirdlodge, nestled deep in the mountains of western North Carolina. It was difficult to part ways today — Josh headed back to Tennessee and I’m back home in South Carolina, but we’re thankful for the restful and healing weekend at Snowbird. Full reel coming soon! #snowbirdlodge #prtrip #wellnessweekend #wellnessretreat #southernliving

A string of small towns along a gorgeous stretch of the state beckon for wide-open adventure

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Explore the most amazing places in North Carolina with 18 bucket list places to visit in North Carolina. Highlights include driving the Blue Ridge Parkway, visiting Smoky Mountains National Park, hiking trails, waterfalls, beaches, Biltmore Estate, Asheville, and more. North Carolina Bucket List | NC Bucket List | North Carolina Vacation | North Carolina Road Trip | Solo Travel North Carolina | Solo Trip North Carolina

Sweet ole North Carolina

Sending my love to Western North Carolina and all the places & communities affected by Hurricane Helene 🙏🏻 ❤️ Since I’ve been traveling down in Patagonia, I’ve heard of Hurricane Helene’s devastation rather late.. and I’m still processing it all and learning of its severity. I’m heartbroken. I’m in shock. And I feel helpless being so far away. I love and cherish this special part of the country SO much (as many of you know). I’ve spent many summers exploring it’s beauty. I have tons of…

Explore our 40 favorite small towns in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville NC, with shopping, restaurants and many things to do.

Appalachian Snow Folklore ❄️ •Birds active and flying low, beware of a coming snow. •Chimney smoke hugging the ground; there snow will soon be found....

A tranquil and beautiful sunset to end the day in Lake Lure, NC. Lake Lure is a jewel of Western North Carolina. It is one of the most scenic, yet undiscovered, locations in all of North America.

Drive Highway 261 from Bakersville to the Roan Highlands with bald mountains with panoramic views, rhododendron and hikes on Appalachian Trail.