Jackson County Blog

Stories from the Heart of Jackson County

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Kara Addy

Break Away With Your Family to the N.C. Mountains

Spring has returned to the North Carolina mountains, bringing warmer and longer days, vibrant wildflower blooms and one of the best times of year to enjoy the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains! As other families and friends head to the cities and beaches, it's the perfect opportunity to skip the crowds…

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Stay Inside and Play On!

Jackson County is known for its beautiful outdoors, but there's plenty of fun to be had indoors, too – especially when Mother Nature brings cool or rainy weather. To help you navigate those inside days, we’ve created this Guide to Amazing Indoor Adventures in Jackson County, NC! Catamount Jaxe –…

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Six Ways to Celebrate the One You Love in Jackson County, NC

February is the month of love, and there’s no better place than the North Carolina Mountains to celebrate your valentine. Against our spectacular mountain backdrop, it's easy to fall in love all over again during your romantic getaway to our quaint and charming towns. We've made planning your escape…

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Resolve to Explore the N.C. Mountains in 2024

Life is short. You only live once (or YOLO). No matter how you say it, the notion that time and opportunities pass quickly is not new. January offers us a brand-new year and the perfect time to make resolutions and plans. So, make it your 2024 New Year’s resolution to visit Jackson County, N.C.! To…

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Walking (or Hiking) in a Winter Wonderland

As the seasons change and the temperature lowers, so do the mountain views which open up after the leaves fall. Hikes can become winter wonderlands, with frosty mountaintops and icy cascades from area waterfalls. As the temperatures fall, so do the prices of lodges, hotels, cabins and cottages – a…

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