Outdoors

Colt Bass Fishing

Colt Bass Fishing is a guided fishing service offering 4 or 6 hour fishing trips on Lake James, Lake Hickory, and Lake Rhodhiss. Fish for Striped Bass, Walleye, Trophy Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth

Fall Color Tours on the Ridgeline Trolley

Book your Fall Color Tours on the Ridgeline Trolley. Departing Morganton on several dates in October with some dates offering wine tasting and other dates offering lunch. Call 828-433-6793 for more

Hike More Adventures

Outdoor Adventure Guide Service offering trips into and around the Linville Gorge near Morganton. Guided adventures, wilderness survival classes and photography classes. All trips include meals and

Cherokee Marine Services

  Cherokee Marine Services maintains and services boat engines, at our shop or at your dock.  Lower units and out drives are a specialty of Cherokee Marine. A certified North Carolina WildLife

Riverside Golf & RV Park

Randy’s Custom Golf at Riverside Golf and RV Park offers a full service golf shop, driving range, miniature golf and RV Park. Here at Randy’s Custom Golf at Riverside Golf and RV Park we

On the Fly Guide Service

Fly Fishing Only Guide Service – We specialize in having a good time in the mountains of NC! 20 Years of putting clients in touch with fish on the fly! Our home waters are the Catawba River

Brown Mountain Off- Highway Vehicle Trail

The Brown Mountain OHV area offers 34 miles of trail. This is the only OHV area on the Grandfather District. OHV riders may go only on designated roads and trails posted by signs (pole-like stakes at

North Carolina Birding Trail

The N.C. Birding Trail has 4 specific viewing sites in Burke County: Lake James State Park, South Mountain State Park, Catawba River Greenway Trail, and the South Mountain Game Lands.

Foothills Regional Airport…formerly Morganton/Lenoir (KMRN)

Conveniently located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with quick driving access to Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Morganton, Lenoir and Hickory, the Foothills Reigonal Airport (KMRN) is

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail commemorates the patriot unification, march and battles leading up to the Battle of Kings Mountain. Portions of the trail can be visited in any season.

Upper Creek Angler- Fly Fishing Guides

http://www.youtube.com/embed/PCpgvbfkisYUpper Creek Angler provides personal, guided fly fishing in Western North Carolina near Morganton. Over 30 years of combined experience. We specialize in

Pisgah National Forest

The Pisgah National Forest is a land of mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls, and heavily forested slopes. Comprised of over 500,000 acres, the Pisgah is primarily a hardwood forest with whitewater

Carolina Guide Service- Fishing Guides

Lake James, Lake Norman, Lake Rhodhiss and others. Species Targeted: Trout, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, White perch. Fully guided half-days and full day trips for up to 2 guests. Guided

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort

Sugar Mountain has 20 slopes and trails including 115 ski-able acres. Skiing and snowboarding.

Silver Fork Vineyard & Winery

Silver Fork Winery’s beautiful tasting room and grounds provide a breathtaking view overlooking our vineyards and the majestic South Mountains. The rustic airy elegance of the tasting room melts

Steele Creek Park

Family campground and waterpark in the Blue Ridge mountains of western North Carolina. Convenient to Morganton, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Linville and Boone with camp sites for tent camping and RV

Rose Creek Family Campground

Take Highway 181 North from Morganton toward the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina, and turn left at the first campground you spot. Take the gravel road past the nursery to Rose Creek

Daniel Boone Family Campground

Family campground with seasonal rentals, Camping Cabins and tent sites. 828-433-1200

CBS Sports

CBS Sports has the gear you need from the top name brands and the best prices around.

The Beanstalk Zip Lines at Catawba Meadows Park

The Beanstalk Zip Lines is a great adventure for the entire family. The exciting zip line course takes you first across sky bridges then from treehouse to treehouse suspended from a series of zip

Ski Beech

Ski Beech has 15 slopes and 10 lifts with terrain for the beginner to the seasoned expert. Outdoor ice skating rink. Located high in the mountains of western North Carolina at 5506 ft.

Silver Creek Plantation

Private 364-acre championship gold course opened in November 1995. The landscape of the course is varied, with a good mixture of wooded and open areas. Bermuda fairways, immaculate bent greens and

Shinny Creek Loop Trail

This is a great hike to experience the diversity found in South Mountain State Park! 7.3 miles round trip. You’ll start down low on old logging roads, then explore a dry mountain ridge, and

Randy’s Custom Golf Clubs & Repair

Randy’s is the go-to place for the best golf clubs and accessories in Morganton, North Carolina. The owner, Randy, is known for his expert advice and willingness to share a few secrets on

Quaker Meadows Golf Course

Pine Mountain Golf Course

Pine Mountain Golf Course is a challenging 18 hole, Par 68 course, located 35 minutes from Morganton.

Pavilion Roller Skating

Pavilion Roller Skating is Morganton’s only indoor rink and open year round. A favorite place for families and kids to have a fun afternoon rollerskating to the music of today and yesterday.

Mimosa Hills Golf & Country Club

Private 6,190-yard course. Created in 1929 by famed golf course architect Donald Ross, the course takes advantage of Morganton's natural beauty, which includes a captivating view of the Blue Ridge

Chestnut Knob Trail

Steep wooded trail with views of High Shoals Falls and extraordinary mountain views. Strenuous climb reaching 900 ft. Four miles round trip. (Lat:35.60106 Lon:-81.63342) Pick up a map at the ranger

Babel Tower Trail

Scenic views, wildflowers, and rugged beauty. Babel Tower Trail is a tough hike – dropping steeply down into the Linville Gorge. You’ll think you’ve hiked 10 miles before you get

Appalachian Ski Mountain

Less than an hour away from Downtown Morganton, Appalachian Ski Mountain has nine slopes and five lifts with state-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming equipment. Day and night skiing as well as ice

Mimosa Lanes

Morganton’s home town bowling alley has a lot of character and provides a great break from the usual vacation routine. Mimosa Lanes also has a small game room for those tired of knocking down

Marthas Park

Martha's Park is a 1.4 acre park featuring a fenced and gated play area with multi-featured playground equipment, 3 picnic shelters, swing sets, and a water splash pad.

Jonas Ridge Snowtubing

Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing Park is located in the High Country of western North Carolina. Snow Tubing is the family activity of the millennium, an activity that requires no lessons from a professional

Gem Mountain

Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine is one of North Carolina’s most enjoyable attractions! If you like gem mining…you’ll LOVE Gem Mountain! Open March 1st –December 31st – Monday thru

Freedom Park

Freedom Park covers approximately 30 acres and is conveniently located on Independence Boulevard next to Freedom High School.

CycleWright

This bicycle shop is located in the River Village Shopping Center on the Catawba River Greenway Park.

Upper Creek Falls

Upper Creek Falls in Burke County, NC is deserving of a more exciting name. It's made up of a series of falls and cascades, with the largest one listed as 50 feet.

Linville Caverns

North Carolina’s only show cavern, Linville Caverns is an ideal destination for visitors of all ages. Since opening to public touring in 1937, Linville Caverns has experienced many upgrades to

Brown Mountain Lights

Be one of the fortunate few to experience this centuries-old phenomenon that has intrigued residents and visitors and continues to confound scientific explanation. Described as a glowing ball of fire

Blue Ridge Parkway

Outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most popular units of the National Park System. “America’s Favorite Drive” winds its way 469

Apple Hill Orchard and Cider Mill

Nine varieties of apples plus jams, jellies, honey, cider spices, apple-related products and homemade cider. Experience the sights and tastes of a family-owned apple orchard. Open August to December.

Waldensian Presbyterian Church

The history of the Waldensian Presbyterian Church is so intertwined with the history of the town of Valdese that it is impossible to study one without embracing the other. In education and industry,

Waldensian Heritage Museum

Founded by the Waldensian Presbyterian Church and opened to the public in 1974, the museum offers artifacts and special exhibits remembering the early Italian settlers that founded Valdese in the late

Waldensian Trail of Faith

The Trail of Faith is a series of exhibits that recall the passion and determination of the area's early Waldensian settlers. Buildings, caves and monuments document the history and journey of the

The History Museum of Burke County

The History Museum of Burke County is dedicated to preserving and displaying the heritage of Burke County for current and future generations. Special exhibits and events are scheduled during the year

Table Rock Mountain

Both a quiet place to ponder and a challenging place to climb, Table Rock Mountain has something for everyone.

South Mountains State Park

The largest state park in North Carolina with more than 40 miles of trails and an 18-mile mountain bike loop. Elevations up to 3,000 feet and an 80-foot waterfall provide excellent views.

Quaker Meadows Cemetery

In 1767, Joseph McDowell created the cemetery when his grandson, David, died. The cemetery is the earliest identified site associated with white settlement in western North Carolina. During the next

Pisgah National Forest

The boundaries of the Pisgah National Forest cover almost a third of Burke County and includes Linville Gorge.