High Country NC

10/01/2026

October is here, the weather is getting cooler and the leaves are starting to change! Make sure to grab a copy of Autumn Times for a comprehensive guide to fall in the High Country. Don't want a physical copy? No worries! Here's the link to the digital edition: https://issuu.com/mtimes/docs/autumn_times_2026

06/01/2026

Check out the 2026 Summer Times, coming to stands near you.

https://issuu.com/home/docs/z28gaolysa4

09/29/2025

As fall settles over North Carolina’s High Country, climbers flock to the region for the cool, dry air, which creates ideal conditions that make autumn a prime climbing season. From world-class outdoor routes to well-equipped indoor gyms, the High C…

As fall settles over North Carolina’s High Country, climbers flock to the region for the cool, dry air, which creates ideal conditions that make autumn a prime climbing season. From

09/29/2025

For those who live to ride, there’s nothing quite like hitting the open road in the High Country during fall. With crisp air, vibrant foliage, and winding mountain stretches, this region is a magnet for motorcycle enthusiasts seeking both challenge …

For those who live to ride, there’s nothing quite like hitting the open road in the High Country during fall. With crisp air, vibrant foliage, and winding mountain stretches, this

09/29/2025

The North Carolina High Country offers a lot of adventures for mountain bikers.

09/26/2025

As autumn sweeps across the Tar Heel State in a blaze of crimson and gold, the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) becomes a living canvas — stretching 1,175 miles from the high peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains to the rolling dunes of the Outer Banks. Th…

As autumn sweeps across the Tar Heel State in a blaze of crimson and gold, the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) becomes a living canvas — stretching 1,175 miles from the high

09/26/2025

For more than 75 years, Mystery Hill has been a High Country staple, blending illusions, hands-on activities and local history into a destination families return to generation after generation. This fall, Manager Jordan Justice said visitors can exp…

For more than 75 years, Mystery Hill has been a High Country staple, blending illusions, hands-on activities and local history into a destination families return to generation after generation. This

09/25/2025

Oktoberfest is best known for its German b**r. The celebration officially begins each year when the Lord Mayor of the city taps the first keg — tapping of the first keg symbolizes the celebration of the season’s first brew.

Oktoberfest is best known for its German b**r. The celebration officially begins each year when the Lord Mayor of the city taps the first keg — tapping of the first

09/25/2025

When the mountains leave their summer greens for reds, golds and oranges, the High Country of North Carolina becomes a destination for outdoor enthusiasts in search of the best views and drives.

When the mountains leave their summer greens for reds, golds and oranges, the High Country of North Carolina becomes a destination for outdoor enthusiasts in search of the best views

09/25/2025

The Appalachian Arts Performing Arts Series, presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources, has a vibrant lineup that celebrates artistic excellence and rich cultural legacies for its 2025-26 season.

The Appalachian Arts Performing Arts Series, presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources, has a vibrant lineup that celebrates artistic excellence and rich cultural legacies