Kilts, Dancing, & NC Highlands Check out this video from the amazing Our State magazine that profiles Highland Echoes which helps preserve Scottish traditions in Western North Carolina. For even more Scottish fun, check out the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games...
Relocate to Yancey County NC Yancey County is home to the largest peak east of the Mississippi, Mount Mitchell which stands at 6,684 feet. An addition four peaks in the Black Mountains round out five of the 10 highest on the east coast: Mount Craig, Balsam Cone, Mount...
WNC 4th of July Fireworks 2020 Although Asheville, NC may have canceled this year’s fireworks festivities, there are several other towns in Western North Carolina having firework displays. Hendersonville, NCThe show starts at 9:30 PM. There is plenty of room...
Relocate to McDowell County NC Sitting to the west of Asheville is McDowell County, NC. The county seat is the town of Marion but other small towns like Old Fort and Little Switzerland are spread throughout. Lake James, one of the largest in the area, is perhaps the...
Relocate to Mitchell County NC Mitchell County is home to the “Mineral City of the World” and produces some of the highest quality quartz. The area has unique geographical features like the largest natural rhododendron garden on Roan Mountain. The county population as...
Relocate to Rutherford County NC Rutherford County’s claim to fame is the filming for parts of the movie Dirty Dancing around the Lake Lure area. Their motto is “Small Town Friendly” and encompasses the larger towns of Rutherfordton (county seat), Forest City, and...
Relocate to Polk County NC Saddle up! If horses and equestrian life is your way of life or if you are just a fan, Polk County, NC is for you. The county hosted the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Other towns in the county...
