Camping

from Summer Times 2021

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum

Camping in the High Country

BY MOSS BRENNAN

People wanting to visit and stay in the High Country have a variety of options. They can find nice hotels or AirBNBs, or they can stay at one of the many campsites in the area.

Camping is a way for people to get outside and “rough it” in the woods for just one night or multiple nights at a time. Sometimes people will go by themselves or bring their entire family. Some will even bring their animals.

From campsites on the Blue Ridge Parkway that people can hike to or a campground that people can drive to, the High Country offers many spots for families to camp.

According to Kampgrounds of America — one of the largest groups of privately owned campgrounds — 48.2 million households camped at least once in 2020, including 10.1 million households that camped for the first-time in the United States.

SEE CAMPING ON PAGE 172 Blue Bear Mountain Campground is located off of N.C. Hwy. 194 between Boone and Todd. FILE PHOTO

NEW LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN WEST JEFFERSON

13 N. Jefferson Avenue • West Jefferson, NC • 336.846.BULL (2855)

Jefferson Landing is the premier wedding venue of the High Country. We would love to help you plan your special day and create the perfect wedding memories you will cherish for a lifetime.

From ceremonies to receptions, rehearsal dinners to luncheons, we have everything covered. Whether you prefer grand or intimate, country chic or traditional elegance, we're your venue. You have the option of an outdoor wedding, rehearsal or reception dinner down by the stunning New River at Riverside Park, or you may desire a more elegant reception at the recently renovated Club House with seating for 200 plus. The centerpiece of the luxury rustic Club House is the Main Dining Room with its 33-foot-high vaulted ceiling, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and breathtaking views of the mountains, perfectly landscaped scenery and beautiful golf course. To get you even closer to nature, the Club House doors open to a 6,000-square-foot patio with spectacular panoramic views for your special event.

Jefferson Landing Country Club and Resort is a full service banquet and catering facility. A full catering menu is available offering everything you will need, from buffets to plated luncheons or dinners, as well as your own custom requests for our Executive Chef. Our expert events and catering staff will assist you with planning every detail to insure that your event conveys a sense of excellence and make your beautiful day stress free.

Only minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and just under two hours from the Charlotte and Greensboro airports, Jefferson Landing is located in the Northwest Mountains of North Carolina. You and your guests will feel more than welcome, and we will work our hardest to ensure complete customer satisfaction.