Wildlife in Hot Springs

What do I see out my window?  Sometimes it seems that Hot Springs, North Carolina, is the best place to sit on the porch and be amazed by what you see in your own backyard. We sit in a mountain valley where Spring Creek meets the French Broad River, surrounded on all...

Loving A Mountain: How Community Cares for Max Patch

One of the most glorious spots our county has to offer is the beautiful bald that overlooks the gorgeous ridges of North Carolina and Tennessee. Max Patch offers a breathtaking network of trails, including the treasured Appalachian Trail, and a fishing pond. The...

4 Activities to Enjoy Around Hot Springs, NC This Winter

While spring and summer bring the hikers, paddlers, birders, and bikers through the winding roads into our river valley town, many pass over the opportunity to experience the adventures to enjoy in the stark beauty of winter. As a small town on the Appalachian Trail,...