Blog & Itineraries
Delayed Harvest in Graham County
Love to fish for trout and looking forward to fishing in Graham County? Graham County contains one of the very few hatchery supported streams in North Carolina that has a delayed harvest; Big Snowbird Creek. Sports Fishermen come from all over the country to take advantage of this golden opportunity.
Hunting
Every Fall we receive numerous phone calls from people who have questions about hiking during the hunting season. Throughout the fall, hunters are seeking deer, wild turkey, wild boar and bear in the forests of Western North Carolina. Visitors may notice trucks along the sides of the backcountry roads, surrounded by people dressed in camouflage and often, orange caps.
The Lakeshore Trail Cemeteries – Stories Hidden in Stone
Learn the history of the families displaced by Fontana Dam and the mountain cemeteries that still preserve their stories along the Lakeshore Trail.
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 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).
Native Flame Azaleas Light up the Mountains
If you love beautiful flowers and great music, plan to attend our annual Flame Azalea Festival this year. Graham County is home to a one-of -a kind variety of native flame azalea and the history and beauty of this extraordinary plant is celebrated.
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
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
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
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
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
This spring many people have been asking if the wildflowers are blooming in the areas that were burned by forest fires last fall.