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Since its incorporation in 1799, Ashe County NC has represented the best of what northwestern North Carolina has to offer.  Ashe County NC is nestled comfortably in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ashe County experiences four distinct and beautiful seasons. Natives and visitors alike relish the refreshing growth of spring and the long summer days where the cares and worries of today’s fast paced life seem to drift away on the soft evening breeze. Fall offers an unmatched patchwork of splendid autumn colors as well as comfortable temperatures that draw visitors from near and far who come to see Ashe County's natural magnificence. Ashe County North Carolina winters are mild and picturesque, touched with warm holiday cheer and pristine snowfalls, which gently blanket the land. Traditionally grounded in agriculture and manufacturing, Ashe County NC is populated with proud and hard working folks, who will go out of their way to help their neighbors, and who still value honesty and heritage. Our goal is to preserve the wonderful qualities that give our County its strength, while remaining current with technological and economic opportunities that constantly shape the nation. We here in Ashe County hope that you will take a minute to relax and look around Ashe County's website to get a better feel for the services and opportunities offered by the local government. I trust that when you find time to visit us, you’ll find that Ashe County is a serene place to visit, a safe and stable place to raise a young family, or a relaxed and intriguing home to adopt, in order to take advantage of that well deserved retirement.

Ashe County is located in the Northwestern corner of North Carolina atop the Blue Ridge mountains. It is a place of scenic views, small towns, and welcoming people. Visitors to Ashe County NC come here for the serenity of mountain cabins and the spirit of shared community. They come to hike the hills, canoe the New River, and fish trout from spring fed streams.
If you're looking to find elbow room and a slower pace of life, night skies filled with a million stars instead of the glow of streetlights, and to hear the music of whipporwill and hoot owl, then Ashe County NC awaits you!

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North Carolina’s High Country

The High Country region, which covers Ashe, Avery and Watauga Counties, has many different attractions to offer, and for this reason, has become one of the nation's top tourist destinations. This reputation as a wonderful spot for vacationers, pleasure-seekers and for those who just "want to get away from it all", however, is not a new one: People from all area's of the country have been making the trek to the beautiful Blue Ridge for over a century. While some new modern conveniences and attractions have been added over the years, many of the top scenic attractions here have been in existence for eons. Grandfather Mountain, the Linville Gorge, the Blowing Rock, the region's numerous breathtaking waterfalls, rivers and streams, and the grand views of the Appalachians themselves offer priceless moments and memories that cannot be purchased at any cost - they must be experienced.

North Carolina’s High Country is a land of extremes. From the highest peak and the deepest gorge east of the Mississippi, to the second oldest river in the world, the High Country is not a land of mediocre proportions.

While Grandfather Mountain (5,694 ft.) and Beech Mountain (5,505) are close runners-up, Mt. Mitchell at an impressive 6,684 feet is the highest mountain in the east. Located just off Milepost 355 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, south of Spruce Pine, Mt. Mitchell is part of the billion-years-old Black Mountains. It is named for Dr. Elisha Mitchell, a science professor at the University of North Carolina who, in 1835, made an excursion to the High Country to measure the mountain ranges. In 1915, a bill was introduced in the state legislature establishing Mount Mitchell as the first state park.

Today, the 1,855 acre state park offers camping, hiking, horse trails, picnicking, an interpretive center with exhibits on the park’s history, geology and wildlife, a seasonally-operated concession stand, gift shop and restaurant and an observation tower that offers panoramic views of the valleys below and mountains beyond. Additionally, rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Mount Mitchell State Park.

Just an hour North of the highest mountain is the deepest gorge in the East, Linville Gorge. The gorge is formed by Jonas Ridge to the east and Linville Mountain on the west and is bisected by Linville River which begins on Grandfather Mountain and extends for some 12 miles through the gorge.

Elevations range from 4,120 feet on Gingercake Mountain to 1,300 feet at Linville River. Rock formations situated on Jonas Ridge include SItting Bear, Hawksbill, Table Rock and the Chimneys. Several of these ridges provide hiking and camping opportunities for beginners and intermediates, while the advanced outdoorsman may prefer the challenge of the Wildnerness below.

The Wilderness contains an abundance of animals including deer, bears, racoons, vultures, owls, hawks and trout and plant life including many rare species of fauna and virgin forests. It is ideal for primitive recreation and is a popular spot for serious hikers, backpackers and rock climbers--there are no shelters, campgrounds, restrooms or trail signs. It is recommended that only the most experienced adventurers, with adequate equipment, compass reading skills, and survival skills, tackle the depths of the Wilderness. Hunting and fishing are allowed during season.

Just North of Linville Gorge are the headwaters to a river with it’s own claim to fame. The epitome of an oxymoron, the “New River,” is actually the second-oldest river in the World--second only to the Nile. In 1998, President Clinton designated the New River as an American Heritage River on a ceremony on its banks in the High Country.

The New begins near Blowing Rock and terminates in West Virginia. The river’s shallow, gentle waters and mild rapids are perfect for beginners, families and groups, but even expert paddlers return again and again experience the river’s beauty and tranquility.

New River State Park offers three access areas that total more than 1,700 acres. Each area provides a canoe-in primitive campground with tables and grills. Additionally, visitors can fish for muskellunge and trout fishing is excellent in the smaller, faster tributaries, most of which are designated general trout waters and are stocked regularly with rainbow and brown trout. Anglers need a state fishing license and should obey the regulations of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.

The Park also offers hiking trails and picnic spots and holds regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about New River State Park.

Whether climbing to the top of Mount Mitchell, descending into Linville Gorge, or floating down the New, each of our natural wonders offers unbelievable views and an unforgettable experience that will satisfy the curiousity of beginners and provide ample challenges to even the most advanced adventurer.

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