Winter is the perfect time to explore the 'other Carolina'. A snow fallen Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk is a quintessential Southern experience. Long drives and slow, steady trail walks are key to wander and wonder throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains, stopping ever so often for a cup of Joe or warm bowl of soup made from local ingredients.

Summer is the perfect time to explore the 'other Carolina'. A tempered way to celebrate June - August without the blazing heat. Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk is a quintessential Southern experience: long drives and slow, steady trail walks are key to wander and wonder throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains, stopping ever so often for a cup of Joe and a scoop of ice cream made with local ingredients.