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10 Best Places For Snow Tubing In The North Carolina Mountains

10 Best Places For Snow Tubing In The North Carolina Mountains

by Lee Cloer | Nov 13, 2025 | Banner Elk, Family, Outdoors, Ski, Things to Do, Winter | 0 comments

Debra and I drove up to Banner Elk this past week hoping to catch some early snow in the High Country, and we definitely picked the right time. We used Ski Sugar Resort as our base for a little snow hiking, and by Monday night the flakes were finally sticking. Within...
Fall Color Hunting Near Waynesville & Maggie Valley, NC

Fall Color Hunting Near Waynesville & Maggie Valley, NC

by Lee Cloer | Aug 10, 2025 | 828 Towns, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Boone, Fall, Things to Do | 0 comments

Fall Color Hunting Near Waynesville & Maggie Valley, NC – Scenic Drives, Sunset Views & Elk Spotting TL;DR: Top Hiking Tips for Families: Best time to visit for peak color: 3rd week of October Top spots for fall color: Lake Junaluska – Lakeside path with...
Fall Color Hunting Near Boone, Blowing Rock & Banner Elk, NC

Fall Color Hunting Near Boone, Blowing Rock & Banner Elk, NC

by Lee Cloer | Aug 9, 2025 | 828 Towns, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Boone, Fall, Things to Do | 0 comments

Fall Color Hunting Near Boone, Blowing Rock & Banner Elk, NC – Waterfalls, Overlooks & Mountain Town Charm TL;DR: Top Hiking Tips for Families: Best time to visit for peak color: Early to mid-October Top spots for fall color: Rough Ridge – Short, scenic hike...
Things to do for a Romantic Weekend Getaway in Banner Elk, NC

Things to do for a Romantic Weekend Getaway in Banner Elk, NC

by Lee Cloer | Jun 23, 2025 | 828 Towns, Banner Elk, Outdoors, Things to Do | 0 comments

TL;DR: Banner Elk Romantic Weekend Highlights: Beautiful mountain views and romantic activities. Cozy cabins, charming inns, and affordable vacation rentals. Delightful restaurants and wineries perfect for date nights. Captivating theater shows and live music. Lovely...
Why We Loved the Banner Elk Self-Guided Walking Tour

Why We Loved the Banner Elk Self-Guided Walking Tour

by Lee Cloer | Mar 27, 2025 | 828 Towns, Banner Elk, Things to Do | 0 comments

Last Easter weekend (2024), Debra and I were on the hunt for a leisurely adventure, something chill but engaging, with maybe just a dash of historical charm. Enter the Banner Elk Self-Guided Walking Tour. Spoiler alert: we loved it! Stay In The Loop! Click to sign up...

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