The Dan’l Boone Inn sits on King Street in downtown Boone, its classic white exterior and picket fence giving little indication of the culinary treasures waiting inside.

There’s a certain magic to stepping outside before sunrise, lacing up your boots, and disappearing into a trail shrouded in ...

For non-drinkers or designated drivers, the house-made sodas provide all the craftsmanship without the alcohol – the Lavender Lemonade in particular tastes like summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains.