Black Mountain Cabins

09/07/2026

You walk into this Asheville studio a total beginner, and a few hours later you walk out cradling something you shaped yourself from a glowing blob of molten glass. The souvenir isn't the surprising part — it's how someone who's never touched a torch pulls it off in a single afternoon.

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Asheville, North Carolina — named the #2 Most Engaging Mountain Destination in the USA in Tripscout’s first annual Mountain Destination Awards! 🏔️🇺🇸

Asheville’s Blue Ridge Mountains, lush forests, waterfalls and scenic trails make it a dream mountain escape, with outdoor adventures and breathtaking views along the Blue Ridge Parkway year-round.

What makes this recognition especially interesting is how the rankings were determined. These awards are powered entirely by Tripscout’s Social IQ data engine, which tracks engagement performance across posts from more than 1,100 mountain destinations worldwide.

There were no editorial picks, no panels and no public voting. Rankings were determined purely by social media performance during the 2026 calendar year to date.

As social media continues to be one of the leading sources of travel inspiration, online engagement plays an increasingly important role in how travelers discover and choose their next destination.

The destinations recognized have built strong, consistent relationships with their audiences online — and Asheville landed at #2 in the entire USA!

Pretty awesome recognition for our little mountain city here in Western North Carolina. ⛰️

Congratulations, Asheville!

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09/03/2026

A steaming apple c***r donut fresh from the fryer waits at the top of a winding North Carolina mountain road, and folks are driving hours just to grab a warm bag and watch the valley roll out below.

07/18/2026

Just 15 miles from Asheville, this North Carolina mountain town moves so slowly that your packed itinerary may start feeling embarrassingly overdressed.

07/12/2026

North Carolina travelers keep rushing toward Asheville while a smaller mountain town nearby casually steals the better weekend.

06/24/2026

Following discussions with the Town of Montreat Police Department and the NC Wildlife Resource Commission regarding the rise in bear encounters, Lookout Trail will remain closed until Monday, June 29. As it is our most frequented hiking area, this decision has been made out of an abundance of caution. Rainbow Road has reopened, but we strongly advise hikers to steer clear of all sections of Lookout Trail. For the most updated hiking information, please refer to montreat.org/hiking-in-montreat. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

06/09/2026

Berliner Kindl in Black Mountain makes the list!

From cozy mountain towns to busy city streets, German restaurants across NC are serving up hearty classics like schnitzel, bratwurst, and fresh-baked pretzels.

06/08/2026

Asheville excuses start sweating in North Carolina when eight nearby hikes make “no time” sound like it came from a couch.

06/01/2026

Porch chairs seem suspiciously wise in North Carolina, where one charming town makes busy calendars look like they missed the Hallmark audition.

03/21/2026

Save $90 on an Annual Pass now during the spring sale and discover a world of wonder.