There’s something about September in the High Country.

The mornings start feeling a little cooler. A few leaves begin changing before the rest. And suddenly the trails, overlooks and mountain roads that we drive all year start looking especially inviting again.

This week, we’re starting high — …

Why Florida Buyers Keep Coming Back to Boone, NC

Cooler summers may bring you here. The mountain lifestyle is what makes you wonder why you keep leaving.

If you’re visiting Boone from Florida in the middle of summer, one of the first things you notice is simple: