In addition to the speakers there will be more than 20 exhibitors and vendors at the event including inflatable obstacle courses for kids.

Everyone can see the Linville Gorge from several vantage points on the eastern and western rims

There are three big festivals coming up over the next two months that warrant a place on your calendar.

Summer is in full swing and that means the heat has set in.  Escape the heat wave and cool off in Burke County! 

Burke County is the perfect destination for all sorts of water lovers, whether you are a thrill junkie, want a relaxing float or are looking to experience the water without getting wet.

Come see why Burke County is deemed “Nature’s Playground.”  Plan your visit today!

Visit Chimney Rock from the point of view of the Last of the Mohicans as part of the 30th anniversary reunion weekend this May. Back in 1992, Chimney Rock was covered with actors, film crew, makeup artists and more, acting out some of the final scenes of the Last of the Mohicans, one of the biggest movies of that year.