| Ah, the North Carolina High Country! Stunning mountain | | | | Because all of these features are untouched and |
| vistas above the still, clear waters of the ancient New | | | | pristine, exquisite views are possible from virtually |
| River offer a peace and serenity unlike any other. | | | | anywhere in the county and at any point during the |
| Though an obvious choice for a weekend retreat, why | | | | year. Whether on the balcony of a mountain home |
| make Ashe County a more permanent playground? | | | | gazing across the valley at the elegant snowfall in late |
| Simply put, unspoiled country. | | | | winter, enjoying the beautiful lush surroundings on a |
| Very few sections of the United States remain | | | | spring picnic, viewing the gorgeous, spectacularly clear |
| relatively untouched by the heavy hand of overly | | | | night sky in summer, or snapping photos of the vivid |
| ambitious commercial development. Those that do, | | | | palette of fall color during a mountain hike, the natural |
| offer a unique sanctuary for those weary of the | | | | beauty pleases any taste. |
| constant demands of modern working life. Social | | | | Finally, the unspoiled nature of Ashe County mountain |
| media and 24-hour news and information, though | | | | land creates an immaculate playground for outdoor |
| amazing creations of our genius, demand incessant | | | | adventure. Typical river activities include whitewater |
| interaction. Disconnection becomes necessary to | | | | rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and some of the best river |
| preserve sanity, health, and maintain life balance. With a | | | | fishing anywhere in the United States. Hiking and |
| population density of approximately 60 people per | | | | mountain biking enthusiasts need only look to the |
| square mile, Ashe County mountain land provides the | | | | 13,600-acre New River State Park for several miles of |
| perfect retreat. | | | | trails dedicated to their specific hobby, not to mention |
| Aside from privacy, land in Ashe County is some of | | | | the countless trails outside the park. In addition to the |
| the most beautiful land anywhere in the nation. The | | | | amazing outdoor offerings, Ashe County boasts all |
| rolling terrain ranges in height from 2,000 feet above | | | | manner of local arts, crafts, antique shops, and even |
| sea level in the county's southeastern foothills to Mount | | | | two area wineries. |
| Jefferson, rising 4,665 feet above sea level. Flowing | | | | With peaceful privacy, unrivaled beauty, and a plethora |
| through Ashe County, the crystal clear New River has | | | | of recreational outlets, Ashe County, North Carolina |
| been documented as one of the oldest rivers in the | | | | presents a compelling case for those who |
| world and one of the few on earth that flow north. | | | | contemplate the values of a mountain home. |