Grandfather Mountain???

[Carolina Husker]

Oh great, more leaf people clogging up Boone roads.

[Mrs Pantherfan]

You are suggesting that to someone who calls herself tittering wino. Might not be the best option. ;)

haha Technically, Scrum named me..

and I personally love to hike...the other half, not so much...I will definitely look into that for some friends that do enjoy a brisk walk up the side of a mountain

[Porn Shop Clerk]

Oh great, more leaf people clogging up Boone roads.

if u guys didn't put handrails, porta potties and handicap ramps all thru the woods u wouldn't have that problem

lol sanitized nature

[Darth Biscuit]

G'father is great... some excellent trails on the parkway there too if you want to hike. I LOVE Blowing Rock... Canyons is a great place to eat.

[Guest]

TONS of hiking possiblities all over between Grandfather, Boone, and Blowing Rock.

I recommend Twigs - a very nice restaurant in Blowing Rock. There's a Sixpence Pub in downtown BR but expect it to be packed. Canyons is ok too.

[Bronn]

I second the Linville Gorge area... If you've never been, go to Linville Caverns too...

[CardiacCats]

Can't wait for Appy State games to roll back around (season ticket holder :))

eat at Woodlands and get ribs

okay, bye.

[Darth Biscuit]

Was trying to think of this place earlier... just outside of Boone off of Hwy 105... Hebron Rock Colony.

Well worth the short hike in...

[Guest]

^^^ been there, that place is amazing!!!

(was gonna say that place rocks! - but didn't) :D

[Carolina Husker]

Can't wait for Appy State games to roll back around (season ticket holder :))

eat at Woodlands and get ribs

okay, bye.

Pretty sure they'll take your tickets away for calling it Appy State.

[bleys]

I second the Linville Gorge area... If you've never been, go to Linville Caverns too...

went there last year with some friends..

[Woodcookedbbq]

Go to Mast General Store in Valle Crucis. It's an original General Store from the 1800's and has a lot of neat stuff in there. You can get sackfuls of candy for pretty cheap.

[SCP]

Grandfather mountain is not bad for a few hours. In addition to the bridge, they have a small zoo with Cougars and Bears and a few other animals. There are a few other things to do in the area. There are some mild whitewater rafting trips on the Watuaga River, and they have an outdoor play/drama in Boone called Horn in the West, about Daniel Boone. There are some decent restaurants with ABC permits in Blowing Rock.

cougars you say? roar