by Samuel Jackson | Feb 27, 2026 | Activity, Fall, Gem Mining, Grandfather Trout Farm, Spring, Summer, Winter
GEM MINING Gem mining at Grandfather Trout Farm and Gem Mining offers a full outdoor sluice setup with shovels, sifters, and flowing water where visitors can uncover gems from small ($15), medium ($25), or large ($50) mining buckets. With plenty of colorful stones to...
by Samuel Jackson | Feb 23, 2026 | Activity, Coopers Creek Trout, Fall, Fishing, Spring, Summer, Winter
POND FISHING Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond in Bryson City offers easy, year-round trout fishing right from a well-stocked pond where you keep whatever you catch, making it a fun and rewarding outing for anglers of all ages. They provide poles, bait, buckets, and...
by Samuel Jackson | Jan 27, 2026 | Activity, Fall, Hawksnest, Spring, Summer, Ziplining
ZIPLINING Ziplining at Hawksnest in Seven Devils, NC offers one of the most thrilling and scenic ways to experience the Blue Ridge Mountains. With some of the longest and highest zip lines in the region—stretching over forests, valleys, and mountain creeks—Hawksnest...
by Samuel Jackson | Oct 1, 2025 | Activity, Fall, Mountain Biking, Spring, Sugar Mountain NC, Summer
MOUNTAIN BIKING Mountain biking at Sugar Mountain Resort offers riders an exciting blend of challenging terrain and breathtaking scenery. The resort transforms its ski slopes into a summer playground, with miles of downhill trails that cater to both seasoned riders...
by Samuel Jackson | Sep 25, 2025 | Activity, Chairlift Rides, Fall, Spring, Sugar Mountain NC, Summer
CHAIRLIFT The scenic chairlift at Sugar Mountain Resort is one of the most relaxing and beautiful ways to take in the natural beauty of the North Carolina High Country. As you ascend the mountain, the chairlift glides quietly above a stunning patchwork of forested...
by Samuel Jackson | Sep 16, 2025 | Activity, Fall, Jellystone Park Golden Valley, Spring, Summer, Ziplining
WATER ZIP LINE The water zip line is a standout thrill feature at Jellystone Park Golden Valley that lets guests launch from a raised tower and fly over the lake before plunging down into the cool water. It’s a mix of adrenaline and refreshment—perfect for those hot...
