• July 11th, 2011

• Author:

  Echota   

The North Carolina High Country has long been a favorite destination of adventure-seekers, and in May 2005, Boone, NC was officially named by Adventure Sports Magazine as one of four adventure destinations in North America. No wonder. The area boasts rivers to raft, trails to hike and bike and slopes to ski. And for those who prefer to take things a little slower, there’s fishing, hiking, golf and more. Many popular activities include:

Fishing

• Elk Creek Outfitters
• Foscoe Fishing Company and Outfitters
• Grandfather Trout Farm
• RiverGirl Fishing Company

Golf Courses

• Boone Golf Club
• Jefferson Landing Lodge & Golf
• Mountain Aire Golf Club

Hiking and Biking

• Cherokee Adventures
• High Mountain Expeditions
• Nantahala Outdoor Center
• RiverGirl Fishing Company
• Wahoos Adventures

Horseback Riding

• Clear Creek Guest Ranch
• Dutch Creek Trails
• Leatherwood Mountains, Guided Trail Rides
• Valle Crucis Farm

Rock Climbing

• Footsloggers
• Rock Dimensions Climbing Guides

Skiing/Snowboarding/Tubing

• Appalachian Ski Mountain
• Ski Beech
• Sugar Mountain Ski Resort
• Hawksnest

Scenic Drives/Sightseeing

• Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
• Blue Ridge Parkway Association
• Virtual Blue Ridge Parkway

Ski Equipment

• Beech Meadows Ski Shop
• Ski Country Sports
• Ski Rentals at Fred’s

Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing and Adventure Guides

• USA Raft
• Cherokee Adventures
• High Mountain Expeditions
• Nantahala Outdoor Center
• River and Earth Adventures
• RiverGirl Fishing Company
• Wahoos Adventures
• Zaloo’s Canoes