Helene Recovery: McDowell County Travel and Safety Updates
Christmas in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a truly special time when North Carolina mountain communities come together to…
Traveling Exhibit The Waldensians of Valdese © Mountain Gateway…
Find mysteries and fun Halloween ideas to explore in McDowell County
Celebrate North Carolina's "The Year of the Trail" in McDowell County with Great Trails State Day!Mid-Oc…
Back for the 2nd year, the Mt Mitchell Heartbreaker 50m/55k is an extremely scenic tour of "the other Pisgah"…
The Nebo community sits along the shoreline of Lake James and offers access to plenty of outdoor adventure. When planni…
Discover a mix of outdoor adventures and peaceful relaxation, Lake James State Park in Nebo, NC is an ideal destination…
Rain doesn't mean a lost day of vacation. There's still fun to be had in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here’s our guide to …
Whether you want to test your limits or just enjoy a stellar view, the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area is at once breath…
When planning your next trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains, consider Marion as the perfect basecamp to explore nearby Lin…
Plan a dream vacation to Little Switzerland, a Blue Ridge Mountain town with magnificent waterfalls, hiking trails and …
Perched atop Pompey’s Knob in the alpine-inspired town of Little Switzerland sits the inspirational cultural conference…
2023 brings exciting new projects and celebrations to McDowell County, NC!
The Museum of North Carolina Minerals on the Blue Ridge Parkway offers a window into the science and history of mining …
Move over, Bigfoot — there’s more than one unexplained phenomenon in the Blue Ridge Mountains and that's the Brown Moun…
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of catching your very own fish! Visitors of all ages will love fishing for fresh …