Winter: A “Secret Season” in the South’s Loftiest National Parks | National Parks Traveler

North Carolina High Country

The High Country corner of northwestern North Carolina is a hotbed of Nordic ski enthusiasm. The High Country Nordic Association is sponsoring its annual Tele-Fest January 21st at Beech Mountain Resort, the East’s highest ski area and one of three downhill slopes in the area.

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Rehabilitating Forney Ridge Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Forever | National Parks Traveler

In the trail guide, Hiking Trails of the Smokies, the description of Forney Ridge Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park starts out, The first section of Forney Ridge Trail is eroded and uneven. After a couple of paragraphs, it continues, After more rocky descent with roots to trip you …

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12 Retirement-Friendly Retreats – Retirement & Relocation – Blue Ridge Living

Our family’s favorite place to lay our heads along the Blue Ridge…

Boone-Blowing Rock, N.C. With temperatures averaging only around 77 degrees in July, it’s no wonder these closely connected communities have a comfort index about 25 percent higher than the entire U.S. Fly fishing, hiking, rafting, canoeing and golfing are superb. Arts and culture [...]