Centrally located between Boone, Asheville, and Johnson City, ‘Naturally Inspiring’ Yancey County, North Carolina is the home of Mount Mitchell and a slice of heaven in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.
Our breathtaking mountains, pristine rivers and streams, and hiking trails, including the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway, are some of the best kept secrets in Western North Carolina. It’s easy to lose yourself in these mountains and escape life’s realities. Our elevations of 3000′ to 6684′ keeps you cool in the summer and provides the perfect environment for hiking, backpacking, fishing and NC Gem Mining and more. The crisp fresh air, the sounds of rushing creeks and the unleashing beauty of our waterfalls will soothe your heart and soul.