Banner Elk has some of the best fall foliage in the state, plus apple orchards and Grandfather Mountain views.

[Updated September 27, 2025] When we drove up the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina for the first time, we didn’t have much time to plan our trip because a plumbing issue forced us to vacate our ...

The Woolly Worm Festival returns to downtown Banner Elk on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 and 19, celebrating 48 years of ...

Shawn Stricklen, also known a Mr. Woolly Worm Jr. tells us about the Woolly Worm Festival coming up October 18th and 19th in ...

ELK RIVER, Minn. — The leaves are starting to change color in Minnesota, and downtown Elk River has benches and tables along the Mississippi River to take in the scenery. But there's a lot more to ...

Elk River offers a variety of attractions including dining, shopping, and nature spots along the Mississippi River. Visitors can enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza at Pompeii Pizzeria or grab a treat at ...