Year-round activities abound in the High Country! Whether you’re camping for a weekend, or just enjoying a quick stroll along a leg-stretching trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway, it is hard to imagine a better way to experience this glorious mountain region than immersing yourself in the many outdoor activities.
Popular High Country Area Attractions
Appalachian Trail, Damascus VA www.johnsoncountytnchamber.org
Barter Theater, Abingdon VA https://bartertheatre.com/
Blowing Rock https://blowingrock.com/services/att-arts/
Blue Ridge Parkway https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/
Bristol Motorway Speedway, Bristol TN http://www.bristolmotorspeedway.com/
Doe Mountain Recreation Area, Mountain City http://www.doemountaintn.com/
Grandfather Mountain, Linville https://grandfather.com/
Horn in the West, Boone https://www.horninthewest.com/
Jonesborough Storytellers Guild, Jonesborough TN http://storytellersguild.org/
Linville Caverns, Linville http://linvillecaverns.com/
Mast General Store, Valle Crucis http://www.maststore.com/
Moses Cone Memorial Park, Blowing Rock https://blowingrock.com/services/att-arts/
Mystery Hill, Blowing Rock https://www.mysteryhill-nc.com/
“The Snake” Motorcycle Road Trip – Johnson County TN www.thesnake421.com
Tweetsie Rairoad, Blowing Rock https://tweetsie.com/
Virginia Creeper Trail, Damascus VA http://www.vacreepertrail.com/
Watauga Lake, Butler TN https://www.tva.gov/Energy/Our-Power-System/Hydroelectric/Watauga-Reservoir
Biking
(http://boonencinfo.com/outdoor-adventures/biking/)
Blue Ridge Brutal Biking, West Jefferson http://blueridgebrutal.org/
Blue Ridge Parkway https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/
Boone Area Cyclist, Boone http://www.BooneAreaCyclists.org
Dark Mountain Trails, Wilkesboro https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/dark-mountain-trail.html
Emerald Outback Trails, Beech Mountain http:// www.BikeBeechMountain.com
Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park, Boone http://www.RockyKnob.wordpress.com
Sugar Mountain Bike Park, Sugar Mountain http://www.SkiSugar.com
Virginia Creeper Trail, Damascus VA http://www.vacreepertrail.com/
The Edge Extreme Sports Park BMX track and Skate Park, Wilkesboro http://www.communitywalk.com/location/the_edge_extreme_sports_park/parks__recreation/1358799
Camping
(http://boonencinfo.com/outdoor-adventures/camping/)
Blue Bear Mountain Camping, Todd http://www.BlueBearMountain.com
Blue Ridge Parkway http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/
Elk Knob State Park, Todd http://www.ncparks.gov/elk-knob-state-park
Flintlock Campground, Boone http://www.FlintlockCampground.com
Grandfather Campground, Banner Elk http://www.grandfatherrv.com
Greenfield Campground, West Jefferson https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greenfield-Campground/232292390251485
Helton Creek Campground, Grassy Creek https://www.facebook.com/Helton-Creek-Campground-106332776056677/
Honey Bear Campground, Boone http://www.HoneyBearCampground.com/Catalog
Julian Price Campground, Laurel Springs https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234037
Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference & Retreat Center, Laurel Springs http://www.laurelridge.org/index.html
Linville Falls Campground, Linville Falls http://www.linvillefalls.com/
Raccoon Holler Campground & RV Park LLC, Jefferson http://raccoonholler.com/
River Camp USA, Piney Creek http://rivercampusa.com/
Toe River Campground, Burnsville http://toerivercampground.com/
Twin Rivers Campground, Crumpler http://www.twinriversfamilycampground.com/
Vanderpool Campground and RV, Vilas http://www.vanderpoolcampground.com/
Disc-Golf
Ashe County Park, Jefferson https://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1905
Beech Mountain Resort Disc Golf, Beech Mountain https://www.beechmountainresort.com/summer/disc-golf/
Fort Hamby Nature Trail Disc Golf Course, Wilkesboro https://www.pdga.com/course-directory/course/ft-hamby-park
Highland Hills Disc Golf Course, North Wilkesboro https://www.facebook.com/HighlandHillsDGC/
Rolling Pines Disc Golf Course, Wilkesboro http://www.wilkesboronorthcarolina.com/rolling-pines-disc-golf-course
Fishing
http://boonencinfo.com/outdoor-adventures/fishing/
Elk Creek Outfitters, Boone http://www.ecoflyfishing.com
Foscoe Fishing Co. Boone http:// www.FoscoeFishing.com
Grandfather Trout Farms, Banner Elk http://www.grandfathertroutfarm.com
Linville Land Harbor, Newland http://www.linvillelandharbor.com
River Girl Fishing Co, Todd http://www.rivergirlfishing.com/
Watauga River Anglers, Vilas http://www.wrflyshop.com/
Gem Mining
http://boonencinfo.com/outdoor-adventures/gem-mining/
Doc’s Rocks Gem Mine & Fossil Museum, Blowing Rock http://www.docsrocks.net
Emerald Village, Little Switzerland http://www.emeraldvillage.com
Foggy Mountain Gem Mine, Boone http://www.foggymountaingems.com
Gem Mountain, Spruce Pine http://www.gemmountain.com
Grandfather Trout Park Gen Mining, Banner Elk https://www.visitnc.com/listing/LUz3/grandfather-trout-farm-gem-mine
Sugar Creek Gem Mining, Banner Elk http://www.SugarCreekGemMine.com
The Greater Foscoe Mining Co., Banner Elk http:// www.FacetsOfFoscoe.com
Golf
http://boonencinfo.com/outdoor-adventures/golf/
Beech Mountain Golf Course, Beech Mountain https://beechmtn.club/
Diamond Creek Golf Club, Banner Elk https://www.top100golfcourses.com/golf-course/diamond-creek-golf-club
Boone Golf Club, Boone http://www.boonegolfclub.com
Elk River Club, Banner Elk http://elkriverclubnc.com/
Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club, Spruce Pine http://www.grassycreek.com/
Hound Ears Golf Club, Boone http://www.houndears.com
Jefferson Landing Lodge & Golf Club, Jefferson http://www.visitjeffersonlanding.com
Linville Golf Club, Linville http://www.eseeola.com/golf/
Linville Land Harbor Golf, Newland http://www.linvillelandharbor.com
Linville Ridge Country Club, Linville Ridge https://www.linvilleridge.com/
Mountain Aire Golf Club, West Jefferson http://www.mountainaire.com
Mountain Glen Golf Course, Newland https://boone-asheville-nc-mountain-golf-course.com/
Olde Beau Resort & Golf Club, Roaring Gap www.oldebeau.com
Redtail Mountain Golf Club, Mountain City TN http://www.redtailmountain.com
Sugar Mountain Golf, Sugar Mountain https://seesugar.com/golf/
Willow Creek Golf Course, Vilas http://www.willowvalley-resort.com
Hiking
http://boonencinfo.com/outdoor-adventures/hiking/
Doe Mountain Adventure Traiils, Mountain City TN www.doemountain.org
Foothills Outdoor Adventures, Wilkesboro http://foothillsoutdooradventures.com/
High Mountain Expeditions www.highmountainexpeditions.com
Julian Price Memorial Park https://www.trails.com/us/nc/blowing-rock/julian-price-memorial-park
River and Earth Adventures http://www.raftcavehike.com
Horseback Riding
Doe Mountain Adventure Trails, Mountain City TN www.doemountain.org
Dutch Creek Trails, Vilas http://www.dutchcreektrails.com/
Leatherwood Mountains, Ferguson http://www.leatherwoodmountains.com
Redtail Mountain Golf Club, Mountain City TN http://www.redtailmountain.com
Rising Star Equestrian Center, Boone https://risingstarequestriancenterboone
The Stable at Bent Apple Farm, Lansing
http://ashechamber.com/member.php?member=the-stable-at-bent-apple-farm&id=443
Rock Climbing
http://boonencinfo.com/outdoor-adventures/climbing/
Center 45, Boone http://www.center45.com/
Rock Dimensions Climbing Guides http://www.rockdimensions.com
Skiing/Tubing/Ice Skating
Appalachian Ski Mountain, Blowing Rock http://www.appskimtn.com
Beech Mountain Resort, Beech Mountain https://www.beechmountainresort.com/
Hawk’s Nest, Seven Devils https://hawksnesttubing.com/
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, Sugar Mountain http://www.skisugar.com/
Skydiving and Gliding
Fly Tater Hill, Boone http://www.flytaterhill.com/
Jump TN, Greeneville TN, https://jumptn.com/
Skydive Central NC, Maiden http://www.skydivecentralnc.com/
Thermal Valley Hang Gliding, Lenoir https://www.thermalvalley.net/
Swimming
(http://boonencinfo.com/outdoor-adventures/swimming/ )
Tennis
Deer Valley Racquet Club, Boone http://www.deervalleyclub.com/
Hound Ears Club, Blowing Rock http://www.houndears.com
Sugar Mountain Tennis, Sugar Mountain https://seesugar.com/tennis/
Yonahlossee Racquet Club, Boone https://www.yonahlosseeclub.com/
White-water Rafting, Canoeing, Tubing
http://boonencinfo.com/outdoor-adventures/white-water-rafting/
New River Outfitters, Crumpler http://www.canoethenew.com/
Price Lake Boat Rentals, Blowing Rock www.pricelakeboatrentals.com
River and Earth Adventures, Boone http://www.raftcavehike.com
River Camp USA, Piney Creek http://rivercampusa.com/
River Girl Fishing Co, Todd http://www.rivergirlfishing.com/
Riverside Canoe & Tube Rental, Crumpler http://www.riversidecanoeing.com
Roaring River Canoe Rentals, Roaring River https://www.visitnc.com/listing/tbqS/roaring-river-canoe-rentals
Wahoos Adventures, Blowing Rock – http://www.wahoosadventures.com
Ziplining
http://boonencinfo.com/outdoor-adventures/ziplining/
Hawksnest Zip Line, Seven Devils http://www.hawksnestzipline.com
High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park, Blowing Rock http://www.highgravityadventures.com
Sky Valley Zip Tours, Blowing Rock http://www.skyvalleyziptours.com