NC High Country Newsletter

Oct. 14, 2026

Why Fall in the NC High Country Is Something Special

Autumn holds a special place in our hearts here in the North Carolina High Country. Between colorful backroads, local fairs, and the wonderfully quirky woolly worm tradition, there are so many ways to enjoy the season.

Autumn in the North Carolina mountains, photographed by Kathie Childers
Photography by Kathie Childers, from a …
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Sept. 19, 2026

Banner Elk, NC: A Small Town for Every Season

Banner Elk: A Small Town for Every Season

Banner Elk sits between Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain, but its appeal goes well beyond ski season.

In fall, the calendar fills quickly — changing leaves, the nearby Valle Crucis Country Fair and the wonderfully quirky Woolly Worm Festival, …

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Aug. 26, 2026

Thinking About Blowing Rock? Start Here.

Happy Wednesday!

This week, we’re untangling one of the High Country’s most familiar names, sharing a tucked-away new addition to BooneHomesForSale.com and offering three wildly different weekend plans involving lawn chairs, fairy wings or beer.

In other words, a fairly normal August week in Boone. 😄

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Aug. 19, 2026

Is Echota the right High Country community for you?

Bass Lake Walking Trails | Blowing Rock, North Carolina

This week in the High Country…

If you’ve spent much time searching for a mountain home between Boone and Banner Elk, you’ve probably come across Echota.

But here’s the part that isn’t immediately obvious online: Echota …

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