High Country to Yadkin Valley – Page 2 – Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

High Country: The Heart of the High Country – Boone Area

The high country of the Blue Ridge Mountains entices with an intoxicating mix of rugged...

Just outside Bakersville, a family creates together in unique and collaborative ways. Scott Summerfield (website,...

Downtown Spruce Pine is home to Market on Oak, a non-profit sales outlet for North...

At MH Studios, Melanie Heinrich designs and makes one-of-a-kind wooden and natural creations. The main...

After years working as a contractor, Pam Brewer decided to put her creativity into something...

The people of Surry County have a long history of craft and creativity. This region...

Stringham Carvings in Newland isn’t an ordinary side-of-the-road stop. Jerry Stringham has been sculpting with...

Maggie Black Pottery near Banner Elk is both a shop and functioning studio. After working...

The Cultural Arts Center at the Historic Banner Elk School is an excellent example of...

Quilting has long been a tradition woven into the communities of Appalachia. Quilts kept people...

A visit to West Jefferson will take you to some of the highest mountains in...

With the highest average elevation of any county in the state, and bordering both Tennessee...