Maple Springs Overlook

Maple Springs Overlook

Once again, it’s time for the autumn leaves to delight us with their beautiful colors and fragrance. Come to Graham County for some spectacular leaf color display. A little-known location for viewing the changing colors, as well as watching both the sun set and the moon rise, is called Maple Springs Overlook.

Fireflies In The Forest

Fireflies In The Forest

Fireflies in early summer can create memories that last a lifetime. Graham County, North Carolina, is the home of two very special species of firefly; the Synchronous firefly (Plotinus Carolinas) and the Blue Ghost Firefly (Pauses reticulate).

Bas Shaw Grave at Big Poplar Turn

Bas Shaw Grave at Big Poplar Turn

Graham County is rich in history and if you are a history buff, you should consider exploring some of the historical sites of the area while you are here. One of the easiest sites to visit is the “Bas Shaw” Gravestone off 129 (The Dragon).

SCCA HILLCLIMB

SCCA HILLCLIMB

Robbinsville, NC – Have you ever wanted to go blasting up that back country, winding mountain road at full speed, crossing the double yellow line, with no fear of oncoming traffic or police?

Winter Mountain Get A Ways

Winter Mountain Get A Ways

When you envision renting a mountain cabin, you usually don’t think about doing it in the winter. However, consider what holidays fall between January and Easter. Often, the time when we most need some quiet recharging is in the dark of the winter, after all the holidays conclude and the bleak months stretch out endlessly before you. I discovered this myself one February when I rented a mountain cabin in Graham County.

Wolf Laurel in Winter

Wolf Laurel in Winter

Winter in Graham County holds secrets for lovers of beauty.  Bring your cameras and dress warmly!  Wear long underwear.  For those of you who have never experienced the mountains in winter, you are in for a delightful discovery.  There is little that compares to a winter walk in the woods.  To begin with, quite often the temperatures of the air, water and earth differ greatly.  When that happens, fog, mist and ice do unusual things.

Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing

Come to Graham County if you are at a crossroads in your life. If you have discovered that your life is too hectic. If you are recovering from an illness or you want some time to just think, then it is time for you to experience “Forest Bathing”.

Wildflower Walks

Wildflower Walks

This spring many people have been asking if the wildflowers are blooming in the areas that were burned by forest fires last fall.

Itinerary for the Bird Watcher

Itinerary for the Bird Watcher

Bird watching, often called birding, is the largest spectator sport in America. The rich and abundant bird life in Graham County arises from the varied climate and topography. Summers are warm and winters are mild.