NC Mountain Traveler

16/01/2025

Basils in Boone has been really knocking out of the park with fun events! This looks like a fun one. Cheers 🍻 Basil's look here for other upcoming events. Tell em NC Mountain Traveler sent you.

15/01/2025

Whoop whoop

🏔️🎶 MLK Weekend vibes are here! Swing by SouthEnd Brewing for…

🎸 Live music that hits all the right notes
🍹 Après-ski cocktails to warm your spirit
🏀 Catching App State basketball with the best crew in town

It’s the best way to spend the long weekend—see you here! 🖤💛

15/01/2025

And for my skiers, here’s a perfect place to head after the slopes fizzEd Boone Not only is it delicious, but they really helped the entire area during Hurricane Helene! So let’s show them some love 💕

15/01/2025

App Ski Resort loves their App State University student body! Shoot they love all the students up here! This is just one of their perks for the area. Appalachian Ski Mountain Just Good People!

15/01/2025

This is such a fun event (as long as it’s not raining) and if it is raining best music in the state comes here!

Official tickets!

15/01/2025

Ok, this looks amazing and I absolutely adore Café Violette! This small boutique restaurant opened in Blowing Rock around the pandemic and has been a destination for all foodies. Their duck fat fries are incredible along with the filet. Enjoy 🥂

15/01/2025

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Tony Curiale, Autumn Lindsey

15/01/2025

Mark your calendars now for the best Winter weekend in Blowing Rock! See you Friday night at the ice sculpture stroll. Stores will remain open till 7-8. Be sure to say hi if you see me.

15/01/2025

With 3 ski resorts there’s bound to be some special savings… ⛷️🎿🏂

15/01/2025

Do not miss this!

15/01/2025

A friend just recently said to me “I know you love living in the mountains, but how’s the food?”
I think these photos answer that question. Restaurants mentioned beneath photos 😉 Do you have a favorite restaurant in the High Country?

14/01/2025

Feel free to share with anyone who loves the High Country. TY 🤗 Jen

14/01/2025

Coming up in a few weeks! If you plan on having a meal that weekend in blowing Rock, I’d suggest reservations

14/01/2025

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Land Conservancies Partnering to Protect North Carolina Lands Impacted by Helene

Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga, NC Counties: A partnership of non-profit organizations is working to provide options for landowners now considering conservation in the wake of hurricane Helene. While property owners with damaged homes may be eligible for federal buy-out programs, the scale of Helene’s impact is leading some landowners of undeveloped land to consider a conservation sale, especially for lands within a floodplain. The New River Conservancy and Blue Ridge Conservancy are actively developing resources to provide landowners with market-value alternatives to development if plans have changed.

Homeowners in Ashe and Watauga counties who sustained damage from Hurricane Helene are invited to apply for home buyouts, elevation, or stabilization grants through the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management (NCDEM). In-person application assistance will be provided at the Watauga Community Recreation Center, located at 231 Complex Drive in Boone.

In-Person Application Assistance Dates and Times:
Tuesday, January 14, 2025: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, January 15, 2025: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Homeowners interested in applying for federal funding to elevate, stabilize, or participate in the home buyout program are encouraged to attend. For those opting for the buyout program, affected properties will be transformed into conservation areas, contributing to flood risk reduction and the preservation of natural resources.

An informative 8-minute video about the program is available on the NCDEM website at www.NCDPS.gov/HM, providing further details and guidance on the application process.

14/01/2025

13/01/2025

Tried a “NEW” today as I continue to support small locally owned businesses that stepped up to the plate during Hurricane Helene. One, thank you Blue Ridge Diner for your continued support to the community and relief efforts! Two, your food took me right back to my husband’s childhood restaurant called The Pepper Tree. A very loved part of the High Country and your home cooking is everything I expected to love. I had one of three lunch specials and it was delicious! My goal is to head back with my in-laws for pie. Please check their page on fb out and give them a try!
By the way the parking lot was absolutely full when I arrived , so I knew before I even stepped inside it was an area treasure.

13/01/2025

Don’t let the Winter Blues get to you! The Pottery Lot in