Fuel up before your day of exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains at one of the many coffee shops around the region. Here a…
A day spent exploring the mountain towns of the Blue Ridge is the perfect recipe for relaxation, refueling, discovery, …
New trails for hikers, bikers, and equestrians are open in Old Fort, North Carolina.
Join Brice as he explores the relationship between the Old Fort community and its biking trails.
Who doesn't appreciate a personal recommendation for dinner, a local brewery, or family-friendly activities? Here are i…
Whether this is your first trip to our neck of the woods or you’re returning to some of your favorite spots, this three…
Lower Heartbreak Ridge Trail is the newest trail in McDowell County, opening in May 2024. The 3-mile mountain biking an…
May 19th-25th, 2024 marks National Travel and Tourism Week across the United States. It's a great way to recognize…
This month's G5 Trail Collective "Trail Tracker" collaboration continues the story of the Catawba Falls.…
Discover a list of accessible trails and outdoor spaces across McDowell County. Find visitor details, location informa…
Recently, the NC Wildlife Commission released a Trout Fishing Economic and Socioeconomic Data Report on the impact of M…
Traveling Exhibit The Waldensians of Valdese © Mountain Gateway…
The second phase of the Mountain Gateway Museum’s photography exhibit, “A Peek Into the Past: Old Fort at 150.” will op…
The Bernard Mountain Trail is the latest trail to be completed in an effort to create new outdoor experiences throughou…
The Curtis Creek area of the Blue Ridge Mountains offers some of the most beautiful hikes in the region, traversing rid…
Throughout 2023, Old Fort NC's 150th anniversary will be featured in a new, free exhibit at the Mountain Gateway Museum.
