What We Love About Summer in Jackson County
What We Love About Summer in Jackson County
Summertime is a magical time to visit the mountains and Jackson County, NC. is the perfect place to plan a summer mountain getaway! There are so many reasons that make this season such a great one for mountain lovers to visit our county, but we think the endless outdoor adventures, comfortable temperatures, live music, festivals and our incredible food and beverage options are a few that make our destination so special. Below, we’ve listed what we love about summer in Jackson County, and what makes this the ideal time to plan your next visit.
Journey to the Art Side with Jackson’s Trio of Outdoor Sculpture Walks
Journey to the Art Side with Jackson’s Trio of Outdoor Sculpture Walks
Molded from metal, chiseled in stone, forged by fire: discover the artistic trove of three outdoor sculpture gardens gracing the mountain landscape of Jackson County, North Carolina. From the homegrown sculptures of the Green Energy Park in Dillsboro to the elevated art experience on the Village Green in Cashiers, the outdoor collections evoke the spirit of the mountains. They run the gamut of moods and mediums, from whimsical copper to brawny steel to poignant marble.
Top Ten Reasons to Hike in Spring
Top Ten Reasons to Hike in Spring
Hiking in the mountains is always rewarding. Aside from the obvious benefit – exercise – walking offers an up-close immersion in nature that’s impossible from a vehicle, no matter how scenic the drive. While each season has its charm, there’s just something about getting outside in the spring. Need more encouragement? Here are my top 10 reasons for a late-April/early May hike.
Discover the Natural Beauty of Jackson County’s Waterfalls
Discover the Natural Beauty of Jackson County’s Waterfalls
You will find no shortage of natural beauty in Jackson County’s small mountain towns. Sweeping views of the mountains and nature surround and challenge you to delve a little deeper to uncover some of the most popular, and more well-hidden waterfalls. Visitors can discover more than two dozen waterfalls in the area ranging from cascading falls, to gentle flows, all which make for one-of-a-kind photo opportunities.
20th annual Greening Up the Mountains Festival is April 22 in Sylva, N.C.
20th annual Greening Up the Mountains Festival is April 22 in Sylva, N.C.
The 20th annual Greening Up the Mountains festival will fill the streets of downtown Sylva, N.C., on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The town’s largest festival of the year typically draws thousands of visitors to this free family-friendly event in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
Take the ENTIRE Family on a Multigenerational Vacation in Jackson County
Take the ENTIRE Family on a Multigenerational Vacation in Jackson County
Why not encourage family bonding in a new kind of way, with a mountain escape filled with easy-to-access waterfalls, fishing, outdoor concerts and locally-sourced dining, and a family-sized cabin to act as home base? From Cashiers to Sylva, Jackson County in Western North Carolina is a great place to spend a multigenerational family vacation.
Taste The Brews While Taking In The Views In Jackson County, NC
Taste The Brews While Taking In The Views In Jackson County, NC
North Carolina Beer Month kicks off in April with a month of beer-related events, and the breweries on the Jackson County Ale Trail in Western North Carolina are worth stopping by to taste the brews while taking in Jackson County’s scenic views.
Favorite Fly Fishing Spots on the WNC Fly Fishing Trail®
Favorite Fly Fishing Spots on the WNC Fly Fishing Trail®
The picturesque Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail® in Jackson County, North Carolina, features three Mountain Heritage Trout Streams, offering some of the best trout waters to fish in the state and the Southeast. The trail boasts more than 4,600 miles of water and is the first and only fly fishing trail in the country. Whether this is your first time fly fishing or you are a seasoned angler, here is a list of some of the favorite spots to cast a line in Jackson County.
Get in touch with the sweet side of Jackson County
Get in touch with the sweet side of Jackson County
It seems like nearly everyone has a sweet tooth for chocolate, but not every town has a local chocolatier. The neighboring Jackson County, N.C., towns of Sylva and Dillsboro have not one but two chocolatiers for locals and visitors to choose from: Baxley’s Chocolates and Dillsboro Chocolate Factory. Either will satisfy any sweet craving.
Get Extreme in Spring in Jackson County
Get Extreme in Spring in Jackson County
Spring is just around the corner, and warm weather ushers in the perfect time to get outside and tackle a new adventure. In Jackson County, Spring kicks off with competitive races and adventurous feats from trail running and whitewater kayaking, to cycling and hiking over mountains. Here are four ways to find extreme adventure this spring in Jackson County.