Among the attractions open are the Emerald Outback Trails for hiking and mountain biking, although you may see some trail closures due to storm debris. Nearby Beech Mountain Ski Resort is ...

Cashiers, West Jefferson, Highlands, Blowing Rock, Boone, Banner Elk, and Beech Mountain offer refreshing getaways. From stunning waterfalls to outdoor activities like hiking and biking ...

As one of the premier biking destinations in the country ... Just outside of Boone, the bike parks at Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain resorts let you maximize your downhill time with chairlifts ...

When deciding whether to go mountain biking or road biking, both offer unique challenges and benefits, and require distinct skills. Mountain biking takes the excitement off-road, through rugged ...

If you’re ready for a tougher workout that also engages your upper body and core, try mountain biking. It’s also called off-road biking. You can do it on trails and different types of rough ...

A month after Hurricane Helene ravaged Western North Carolina, Beech Mountain is among the towns ready to welcome back visitors — and preparations are underway to resume ski season as normal.