Upcoming Events Celebrate The Anniversary
- Harmon Field Heritage Days
- Mar 25–28, 2010
Harmon Field Heritage Days is held annually on the fourth weekend of March in Tryon, NC, a quaint town nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Learn more
- N.C. Gold Festival
- Apr 09–10, 2010
A celebration of the state's gold heritage with emphasis on the North Carolina Gold Rush with a variety of demonstrations ranging from gold "digging" to assaying to jewelry making. Learn more
- Old Time Plowing and Folkways
- Apr 10–,
The Cradle of Forestry opens for the 2010 season with a celebration of traditional Blue Ridge culture. Learn more
Did You Know?
Staffing levels at the Blue Ridge Parkway have decreased 30% since 2001 resulting in downed trees being cleared less frequently, vistas becoming overgrown, and a reduced quality of visitor experience.
Communities in the Pisgah Region
- Valdese, NC Milepost 310
- Small Town Living with a Historic Past
- Altapass Community, NC Milepost 328
- Rich in history ranging from the Cherokee to the colorful Scots-Irish settlers, stories about Altapass's local residents and events are plentiful.
- Marion, NC Milepost 330
- Where Main Street Meets the Mountains is an accurate description of historic downtown Marion.
- Spruce Pine, NC Milepost 331
- Travelers who venture off the Parkway into Spruce Pine are taken to a place where the world slows down. This quaint town of 2,500 citizens welcomes visitors each year seeking adventure as well as relaxation.
- Little Switzerland, NC Milepost 334
- Situated on the Blue Ridge Parkway and towering 700 feet above the mountain towns of Marion and Spruce Pine, the Village of Little Switzerland has become a favorite summer resort destination since its founding…
- Yancey County, NC Milepost 344
- Small Town America still exists just 35 miles northeast of Asheville. A sightseer’s paradise, Yancey County is filled with indescribable landscapes adorned by magnificent natural wonders.
- Old Fort, NC Milepost 350
- Old Fort, a picturesque town framed by the lush Pisgah National Forest, is easily accessible from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
- Weaverville, NC Milepost 376
- In many ways, time stands still in Weaverville. People gather on the streets to discuss families, work, high school football, and the change of season. Weaverville is only six miles from downtown Asheville,…
- Asheville Area, NC Milepost 377
- Expect the unexpected in Asheville, where age-old mountains and breathtaking scenery envelop this unconventional town.
- Polk County, NC Milepost 390
- Polk County is a community rich in history and love for equestrian events.
- Madison County, NC Milepost 393
- Located just 30 minutes from Asheville, one can go from wildly dramatic scenery to pastoral peace simply by turning a corner.
- Brevard, NC Milepost 410
- Brevard is a storybook town surrounded by fabled forests – Pisgah, DuPont, Gorges – known for their waterfalls and white squirrels.
- Jackson County, NC Milepost 428
- Jackson County is the ideal location for your next mountain getaway.
- Haywood County, NC Milepost 443
- Haywood County – home to Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Canton, Clyde, and Lake Junaluska – is 554 scenic square miles of spectacular country, with beautiful mountains and valleys dotting the landscape.
- Franklin/Nantahala, NC Milepost 443
- Franklin is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Macon County, NC. This thriving and historic town is your perfect getaway.
- Cherokee, NC Milepost 455
- The Cherokee people invite you to come with them on a journey that dates back 11,000 years.
- Stecoah Township, NC Milepost 460
- Whether your passion is whitewater rafting, fishing, mountain biking, boating, motorcycling, hiking, live music, or shopping, you’ll find everything you want in Stecoah.
- Bryson City, NC Milepost 469
- Bryson City is a mountain town that has it all!
