Every year, as hurricane season begins, North Carolina braces itself for whatever nature blows its way. Tropical storms, hurricanes, and snow are nothing to take lightly. If you’re stuck indoors with dreams of getting back outside, fill the time planning your next trip or learn something new via the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area’s website.
Brush up on your heritage knowledge.
Do you know the five heritage areas we cover? We focus on agriculture, Cherokee heritage, music, craft, and nature. Refresh your knowledge or learn something new.
Explore the map.
Using our interactive map, travel throughout the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. Discover museums, theaters, Cherokee sites, crafts, music, and more!
Learn about local artists.
The Traditional Artist Directory lists over 500 artist and group profiles. It focuses on traditional craft artisans, musicians, dancers, and storytellers located in North Carolina’s mountains and foothills.
Plan your next trip.
Discover places to go or plan out stops along the Blue Ridge Craft Trails. With so much to see, there’s never a dull moment to be had in Western North Carolina.
Watch our videos!
Pass the hours watching craft and music videos via our YouTube channels.
Additional Resources
- Check the latest status of the Blue Ridge Parkway via the National Park Services.
- Get updates on NC State Parks here.
- We serve 25 counties and the Qualla Boundary. Find links to each area’s homepage here.
