Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

08/27/2026

TONIGHT! Catch the premiere of Ten to Try: By Way of the Blue Ridge on PBS NC.
Here's a sweet glimpse at what's to come...
Nestled in the mountains, Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard in Hendersonville welcomes visitors each fall with crisp apples, scenic views and family traditions. Explore how the orchard’s commitment to stewardship and sustainability creates the perfect bite season after season. Learn more:
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Watch Ten to Try tonight at 8 pm eastern on PBS North Carolina , and streaming on PBS platforms afterwards.
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08/27/2026

Let’s come together this Friday to help support our neighbors affected by the recent fire on Main Street in Sparta, NC. Some wonderful bands will be playing from 6-9pm. Donate what you can and enjoy the music, dancing and fellowship.

08/26/2026

Be inspired to get out and explore with stargazers at Waterrock K**b.

Watch this segment and others in PBS North Carolina's Ten to Try: By Way of the Blue Ridge, airing Thursday, 8/27, at 8 p.m. Eastern.

To learn more about the area, check out:
Visit Haywood and North Carolina Mountain Towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro, and Sylva

08/26/2026

Blue Ridge Parkway Seeks Public Input on Linville Falls Recovery Plan

Public input will be accepted between September 1st and 30th. The park will hold two virtual and in-person sessions to share information and receive feedback. The public can also submit feedback online. Read on for more:
https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/blue-ridge-parkway-seeks-public-input-on-linville-falls-recovery-plan/
Blue Ridge Parkway

08/25/2026

🎈 Happy Birthday to the National Park Service . Follow along as we look at the history of NPS and North Carolina Sites. Which one is your favorite?🎈

08/24/2026

Meet artists preserving the traditions of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, the nation’s oldest Native American arts cooperative. Through basketry, pottery and carving, generations of cultural knowledge continue to thrive in the mountains of western North Carolina.

Join us on August 27th as we celebrate PBS North Carolina's program, Ten to Try: By Way of the Blue Ridge. Watch the video below for a glimpse of the program.

Thank you to Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual and Davy Arch for sharing your knowledge and art for this segment. And thank you to Dogwood Health Trust for supporting this Ten to Try.

PBS North Carolina Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual Dogwood Health Trust Visit Cherokee

Meet artists preserving the traditions of the Eastern Band of Chero...

08/22/2026

Countdown to the Earl Scruggs Music Festival ! Murphy Campbell brings traditional Appalachian sounds to the stage next Saturday.

08/21/2026

This year marks the 80th anniversary of Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, the oldest Native American Arts and Crafts coop in the United States.

Come out this Saturday, Aug. 22 from 9:00 - 3:00, to celebrate at the annual Open Air Indian Art Market. Meet the artists who keep Cherokee art moving forward. While there, pop inside the shop and explore the gallery, which highlights the master artists from years gone by.

Want to learn more? Check out this article about the organization in this year's Blue Ridge Craft Trails Magazine.
https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/preserving-tradition-perpetuating-culture/

08/21/2026

Highlighting traditional arts at Connecting to Place II! Visit Mars Landing Arts Center in Mars Hill to see these local heritage pieces in person. On display August 7 - September 27.

Artists:
Gale R. Haynie, Spring is Coming!!!
Carol Lynn Johnson, Flowers on Reeds
Karen Hovis, Royalty

08/20/2026

"For some travelers, the best way to experience it [the Blue Ridge Parkway] is on two wheels."

Learn more about the motorcycling experience of the Blue Ridge Parkway. PBS North Carolina rides along to see the sites as part of this upcoming program. Ten to Try: By Way of the Blue Ridge premieres August 27th on PBS NC.

We're thrilled to have worked with PBS on this project, with support from Dogwood Health Trust.