Natural Heritage – Page 3 – Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

West Jefferson

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northwestern region of North Carolina, the town...

First a mere crossroads for traders and drovers after the Civil War, then a thriving...

Construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway began in 1935, but the 469-mile scenic drive was...

The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center in Asheville, North Carolina features an award-winning film and...

Come See Mountain Crafts in a Gilded Age Mansion With abundant natural beauty at the...

The fibers of an inspirational heritage The galleries of the Mountain Heritage Center bring mountain...

A fierce desire for independence led rugged 18th century immigrants from the port of Philadelphia...

Go back in time to a rural retreat for summer visitors Historic Johnson Farm, a...

Highlands Historic Village, home to the Highlands Historical Society, comprises three historic buildings, including the...

Gems & Minerals from the N.C. Mountains and around the World The Franklin Gem and...

The picturesque Cataloochee Valley in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park gives a sense of...

The Avery County Historical Museum, in Newland, North Carolina, is housed in the old county...